Key result
The overall prevalence of falls among the geriatric population was 42.6%, with female gender, weak eyesight, use of medications, vertigo/imbalance, and chronic medical conditions identified as significant risk factors.
Why the study?
To determine the prevalence of falls among the geriatric population and identify associated risk factors.
Population
223 older adults aged 60 years and above
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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May inform fall prevention screening in elderly; leaves open prospective validation of these associations.
Cross-Sectional (n=223)
Falls are highly prevalent (42.6%) among the geriatric population in Pakistan, with females, those with weak eyesight, medication use, vertigo, and chronic medical conditions being at highest risk.
Khattak et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Fall risk (n=223). Geriatric age and associated risk factors vs. Absence of risk factors was evaluated on Prevalence of falls in the past 12 months. The overall prevalence of falls among the geriatric population was 42.6%, with female gender, weak eyesight, use of medications, vertigo/imbalance, and chronic medical conditions identified as significant risk factors.
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