Prevalence and risk factors for falls in urban and rural older adults in Ekiti State, Nigeria

CONCLUSION: This study revealed a high risk of falls among older adults in the urban community. Early diagnosis and management of chronic conditions that increase fall risk and promote physical activity, especially among urban-dwelling older adults, are vital measures to be considered in fall prevention programmes.FUNDING: Self-funded research.PMID:35957930 | PMC:PMC9334957 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v55i4.6

Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 12, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Oladele A Atoyebi Olusegun Elegbede Oluwole A Babatunde Kayode Adewoye Kabir Durowade Dauda B Parakoyi Source Type: research