Falls, aging, and disability

Falls are a major public health problem, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality among older adults in the United States. This article summarizes and compares (1) fall prevalence rates, (2) fall risk factors, (3) consequences of falls, and (4) current knowledge about fall prevention inte...

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Published inPhysical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America Vol. 21; no. 2; p. 357
Main Authors Finlayson, Marcia L, Peterson, Elizabeth W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2010
Subjects
Accident Prevention - methods
Accidental Falls - prevention & control
Accidental Falls - statistics & numerical data
Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging - physiology
Disability Evaluation
Disabled Persons - rehabilitation
Disabled Persons - statistics & numerical data
Female
Frail Elderly - psychology
Frail Elderly - statistics & numerical data
Geriatric Assessment
Humans
Incidence
Male
Middle Aged
Mobility Limitation
Quality of Life
Risk Assessment
Stress, Psychological
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Summary:Falls are a major public health problem, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality among older adults in the United States. This article summarizes and compares (1) fall prevalence rates, (2) fall risk factors, (3) consequences of falls, and (4) current knowledge about fall prevention interventions between community-dwelling older adults and people aging with physical disability. In this latter group, the article focuses on individuals with multiple sclerosis, late-effects of polio, muscular dystrophies, and spinal cord injuries.
ISSN:1558-1381
DOI:10.1016/j.pmr.2009.12.003