Risk factors and socioeconomic determinants of falls among older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are included in this category due to their high prevalence among people over 60 years of age. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between the frequency of falls and selected socioeconomic factors.

Methods

The study was conducted among 351 patients of a rehabilitation clinic and center. The research method was a structured diagnostic survey using the Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) to collect data on fall incidence and associated risk factors.

Results

A significant relationship was found between the age of the participants, their level of education (p = 0.00015), and the type of work previously performed (p = 0.00039) and the frequency of falls. The frequency of falls increased with age, and falls were more common among

SUBMITTER: Maruszewska A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11966436 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature