Investigation of the prevalent fall-related risk factors of fractures in elderly referred to Tehran hospitals
Abstract Background: Prevalence of fall-related mortality is rising in the elderly population. Falling is one of the causes of the murderous and non-murderous injuries in the elderly population which can lead to disability, dependence and decline of quality of life. Fractures constitute a major par...
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doaj-bd098f3c865c47d5a616414038759fbe2020-11-25T02:42:29ZengIran University of Medical SciencesMedical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran1016-14302251-68402013-02-012712330Investigation of the prevalent fall-related risk factors of fractures in elderly referred to Tehran hospitalsAli A JamebozorgiAzam KavoosiZahra ShafieeAmir H KahlaeeMehdi Raei Abstract Background: Prevalence of fall-related mortality is rising in the elderly population. Falling is one of the causes of the murderous and non-murderous injuries in the elderly population which can lead to disability, dependence and decline of quality of life. Fractures constitute a major part of the fall-related injuries. The present study is designed to investigate the prevalence of fall-related risk factors of fractures in the Iranian elderly population. Methods: This descriptive study was performed on 240 elderly adults (aged 72.24±8.81 years) referred to Tehran hospitals in 2011 with wrist, femoral and proximal humeral fractures, using a questionnaire designed for this purpose. Results: Ninety four (39.2%) cases were males and 146 (60.8%) were females. Slipping was the most prevalent mechanism of falling with the rate of 26.9% followed by falling from height and falling outdoors. Femur was the most frequently injured site (57.5%) while wrist and humerus were the next sites to be injured. Only 7.5% of the cases lived in a safe environment while in 37.2% and 55.2% cases, home environment was partly safe and non-safe, respectively. Conclusion: Fall-related fractures in the studied population is related to cardiovascular and musculoskeletal disorders, low level of physical activity and ignorance of safety principles but, the prevalence of neurologic diseases and drug and alcohol abuse, which have been mentioned as relevant risk factors in some studies, was very low in this population. http://mjiri.tums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-563&slc_lang=en&sid=1FallFractureElderlyRisk Factors. |
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Ali A Jamebozorgi Azam Kavoosi Zahra Shafiee Amir H Kahlaee Mehdi Raei Investigation of the prevalent fall-related risk factors of fractures in elderly referred to Tehran hospitals Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran Fall Fracture Elderly Risk Factors. |
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Ali A Jamebozorgi Azam Kavoosi Zahra Shafiee Amir H Kahlaee Mehdi Raei |
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Ali A Jamebozorgi |
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Investigation of the prevalent fall-related risk factors of fractures in elderly referred to Tehran hospitals |
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Investigation of the prevalent fall-related risk factors of fractures in elderly referred to Tehran hospitals |
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Investigation of the prevalent fall-related risk factors of fractures in elderly referred to Tehran hospitals |
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Investigation of the prevalent fall-related risk factors of fractures in elderly referred to Tehran hospitals |
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Investigation of the prevalent fall-related risk factors of fractures in elderly referred to Tehran hospitals |
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investigation of the prevalent fall-related risk factors of fractures in elderly referred to tehran hospitals |
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Iran University of Medical Sciences |
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Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran |
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1016-1430 2251-6840 |
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Abstract Background: Prevalence of fall-related mortality is rising in the elderly population. Falling is one of the causes of the murderous and non-murderous injuries in the elderly population which can lead to disability, dependence and decline of quality of life. Fractures constitute a major part of the fall-related injuries. The present study is designed to investigate the prevalence of fall-related risk factors of fractures in the Iranian elderly population. Methods: This descriptive study was performed on 240 elderly adults (aged 72.24±8.81 years) referred to Tehran hospitals in 2011 with wrist, femoral and proximal humeral fractures, using a questionnaire designed for this purpose. Results: Ninety four (39.2%) cases were males and 146 (60.8%) were females. Slipping was the most prevalent mechanism of falling with the rate of 26.9% followed by falling from height and falling outdoors. Femur was the most frequently injured site (57.5%) while wrist and humerus were the next sites to be injured. Only 7.5% of the cases lived in a safe environment while in 37.2% and 55.2% cases, home environment was partly safe and non-safe, respectively. Conclusion: Fall-related fractures in the studied population is related to cardiovascular and musculoskeletal disorders, low level of physical activity and ignorance of safety principles but, the prevalence of neurologic diseases and drug and alcohol abuse, which have been mentioned as relevant risk factors in some studies, was very low in this population. |
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Fall Fracture Elderly Risk Factors. |
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