Living Alone, Environmental Hazards, and Falls Among U.S. Older Adults.

Published in: Innovation in aging (2023)

Falls in old age may be determined in part by a combination of outdoor and indoor risk factors. More research is needed to understand pathways that lead to greater vulnerability among older adults living alone to environmental hazards.

Keyphrases

risk factors
air pollution
particulate matter
human health
climate change
life cycle
physical activity
health risk