Association between obesity, physical activity and falls among elderly patients attending the family medicine clinics of a teaching hospital in Southern Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly, often resulting in injury, disability, and loss of independence. Obesity and physical inactivity are believed to impact the risk of falls among the elderly, yet the relationship remains poorly understood, especially in Nigeria. This study aimed to evaluate the association between obesity, physical activity, and falls among elderly patients attending the Family Medicine Clinic of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Edo State, Nigeria.

Methods

Using a cross-sectional design, 288 elderly patients were systematically sampled. Data collection included socio-demographic information, fall history, physical examination, and anthropometric measurements of obesity using body mass index (BMI) and

SUBMITTER: Oseni TIA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11823224 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature