Results: The prevalence of falls was.%(% CI:.–.). Falls were significantly more among years
or older (p<.), unemployed or housewives (p=.), have a family caregiver (p=.), and home …

Introduction Falling is a major health problem among old age persons and are the sixth
cause of mortality and morbidity among them. Assessing the prevalence of falls among …

Introduction: Falling is one of the most common geriatric syndromes threatening the
independence of older persons. Falls result from a complex and interactive mix of biological …

Objectives: Falls are one of the major health issues faced by older adults, and they can
result in physical harm, eventual loss of independence, and even death. Herein, we …

Population aging is a global challenge experienced by most developed and developing
countries. There are diverse deleterious changes produced by aging process resulting in …

Objectives To estimate the prevalence and probable risk factors of falls among a sample of
community-dwelling older adults in Suez Governorate, Egypt. Design A cross-sectional …

Context: Majority of falls are multifactorial and results from a complex interplay of
predisposing and precipitating factors. Falls and their sequelae are potentially preventable …

Introduction: Falls among the elderly can be associated with serious complications such as
fractures, injuries and death. This study aims to ascertain the factors associated with falls …

Background: Falls are a common, disabling, and frequently fatal health concern among
elderly persons. Assessment of the prevalence of falls and associated factors can lead to the …

Falls in elderly are not only associated with injury, hospitalization or morbidity, but are also
an important determining factor for independence, and hence quality of life. Most of the risk …