Sex Differences in Subsequent Falls and Falls Risk: A Prospective Cohort Study in Older Adults

Conclusion: Modifiable risk factors related to cognition, physical function, psychological wellbeing, and health status predicted subsequent falls. In males, better mobility was not as protective of falls compared with females. This may be due to males ’ poorer executive function, contributing to decreased judgement or slowed decision-making during mobility. These results may inform efficacious sex-specific falls prevention strategies.Gerontology
Source: Gerontology - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research