Epidemiology of falls and fall-related injuries among middle-aged adults with kidney disease

ConclusionMiddle-aged adults with CKD were more likely than those without CKD to fall and suffer a fall-related injury. However, injury risk did not remain elevated after accounting for differences between groups. The presence of comorbidities, especially depressive disorders, was associated with increased odds for falls and fall-related injuries. Given the high prevalence of depression among adults with CKD, the relationship between depression and falls warrants further examination.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research