Living alone, needing help with activities of daily living, and previous falls were independently associated with injurious falls in women. Low systolic blood pressure, impaired ability to rise from a chair, and previous falls were associated with injurious falls in men.
Accident and Trauma Care - Golden Hour - Taking Care - Don’t
Accident and trauma care is an important public health challenge that requires immediate attention. Injury (trauma) is the leading cause of death for all age groups under the age of 44.
Accident and trauma care is an important public health challenge that requires immediate attention. Injury (trauma) is the leading cause of death for all age groups under the age of 44.
‘Long-term risk factors were underweight, cognitive impairment, use of medications associated with an increased risk of falling, and needing help with activities of daily living for women and smoking, heart disease, impaired balance, and a previous fall for men.’
"Despite the numerous studies on risk factors for falls in older adults, studies examining sex differences are scarce," said lead author Stina Ek, of the Karolinska Institutet, in Sweden. "The results of our study suggest that men and women have different fall risk profiles. If we take these sex differences into consideration in screening and prevention programs for falls, we may potentially enable a better person-centered approach."
Source-Eurekalert
Physical Therapy Reduces Emergency Department Visits For Fall Injuries
Physical therapy services reduce emergency department (ED) visit for fall. The ED visit rate for falls among older American adults has increased.
Physical therapy services reduce emergency department (ED) visit for fall. The ED visit rate for falls among older American adults has increased.
Fall Injuries in Elderly Could be Due to Medication to Treat High Blood Pressure
Increased risk of serious injury from falling such as hip fracture or head injury could be due to medication to treat high blood pressure in the elderly.
Increased risk of serious injury from falling such as hip fracture or head injury could be due to medication to treat high blood pressure in the elderly.
Exercise Programs Could Help Prevent Fall Injuries
In older adults, exercise programs could help prevent fall injuries, suggests research paper.
In older adults, exercise programs could help prevent fall injuries, suggests research paper.
