Associated factors and gender differences of falls in older adults with hypertension: a national cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls have become a crucial public health problem among older adults, especially those with hypertension. However, the current understanding of the risk of falls among them is still insufficient. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors associated with falls and their gender differences among older adults with hypertension in China.

Methods

Based on the cross-sectional data of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) 2018 database, this study defined 24 possible associated factors based on the five dimensions of the Health Ecology Model. Binary Logistic Regression Model was used to analyze the impact of each factor on falls among older adults with hypertension.

Results

The prevalence rate of falls in older adults with hypert

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040895 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature