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October 1, 2025Open Access

Assessment of Traumas Sustained by Individuals Aged 65 and Over Presenting to the Forensic Medicine Outpatient Clinic Within the Scope of Preventive Measures

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CICihangir IşıkŞÖŞeyda ÖZTUNA

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Overview

Retrospective study identifies falls as the major trauma cause in older adults, suggesting targeted prevention programs are needed.

Key Points

  • Falls were responsible for 71.2% of traumas among older adults, highlighting a significant health risk.
  • The study included 406 geriatric trauma patients, predominantly impacted by fractures and comorbidities.
  • Increasing age, polypharmacy, and multiple comorbidities were identified as strong risk factors for adverse outcomes.
  • Targeted risk assessment and prevention strategies are crucial to mitigate trauma effects in this aging population.

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Işık et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91dafe798ba2fc499341https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7337019/v1
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