Fall determinants in the adult Portuguese: do chronic conditions change the risk of falling?

CONCLUSIONS: Our results show a perspective of the determinants of falls in the Portuguese population, allowing us to know that women and elders are at greater risk. We have showed that some chronic diseases are associated with falls, in particular musculoskeletal diseases and mental diseases. Implementing specific and adapted prevention strategies might reduce the number and complications of falls ultimately improving Portuguese overall health. PMID: 31754087 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tags: Acta Reumatol Port Source Type: research