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- Title
Falling Elderly in Urban Ludhiana, North India -- Prevalence and Epidemiological Correlates.
- Authors
David, Daisy Anu; Samuel, Clarence J.
- Abstract
This study aimed to add to the knowledge on the prevalence and epidemiological profile of fallers in an urban fast growing city Ludhiana in North India. A cross sectional study was conducted on 100 elderly subjects to assess the prevalence and risk factors for falls in the elderly. The rate of fall was 106 per 100 person years. The prevalence of fallers was 42 per cent, recurrent fallers was 25 per cent and 13 per cent had fractures. Of the fracture distribution were hip 23 per cent and fracture femur and tibia (15%). Prevalence was 47.5 per cent in women and 32per cent in men (p = 0.06), 81.8 per cent. Age above 80 years had. daily 3-5 medication t 51.5 per cent (p = 0.035). The prevalence of fall was 42 per cent among hypertensive patients, 45 per cent among diabetics, 41.9 per cent among with cataract, 43.7 per cent with history of constipation and 64 per cent had diarrhea prior to fall. A total of 39 per cent were obese, 21 per cent overweight and 29.2 per cent had normal BMI. Fallers who were obese (46.1%) and overweight (23 %) had fractures. It was concluded that falls among the elderly has reached epidemic proportions in India. Women, increasing age, more than three medication per day and obesity are risk factors for falling.
- Subjects
RISK factors of accidental falls in old age; BONE fractures in old age; FEMUR injuries; EPIDEMIOLOGY; CONSTIPATION in old age; DIARRHEA in old age; INJURY risk factors
- Publication
Indian Journal of Gerontology, 2014, Vol 28, Issue 3, p431
- ISSN
0971-4189
- Publication type
Article