Risk of fall among older adults and its association with cognitive impairment in a semi-urban community

Conclusions: The risk of fall prevalence was high and significantly related to cognitive impairment, advanced age, female gender, and occupational status, with more than half of those currently not working having a higher risk. The study would recommend regular follow-up of risk groups for prevention a good percentage of fall and thereby the related injuries.
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research