Assessment of risk factors associated with falls among the elderly in a municipality in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. A cross-sectional study.

Alba Rejane Gomes de Moura Rodrigues José Cesar Assef Carlos Bezerra de Lima

Published in: Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina (2020)

Higher occurrence of falls was observed among female elderly individuals who suffered recurrent falls, had had low levels of schooling, presented comorbidities, had comorbidities and made use of drugs. These conditions predisposed these individuals to greater vulnerability to the risk of falls.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
middle aged
risk assessment
climate change
physical activity
risk factors
clinical evaluation