Longitudinal study shows chronic diseases raise fall risk in middle-aged and older adults, indicating need for targeted interventions.
The risk of falls among Chinese middle-aged and older adults increases linearly with the number of chronic diseases, an association partly mediated by activity limitations. Fall prevention strategies should prioritise managing activity limitations through targeted assessments and interventions, such as physical exercise, to mitigate fall risk in this population.
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