Period prevalence, risk factors and consequent injuries of falling among the Saudi elderly living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:Approximately 28% to 35% of people aged 65 and over fall each year. The consequent injuries of falls are considered a major public health problem. Falls account for more than half of injury-related hospitalisations among old people. The aim of this study was to measure a 1-year period prevalence of falling among old people in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In addition, this study described the most common risk factors and consequent injuries of falls. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:A cross-sectional survey was carried out in Riyadh, using a convenient sampling. The targeted population were Saudi citizens who were 60 years or above. Over a 6-month period, 1182 individuals were sampled (545 men and 637 women). RESULTS:The 1-year prevalence of falling among old Saudis (>=60 years) was 49.9%. Our

SUBMITTER: Almegbel FY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5781015 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature