Falls and fall-related injuries: prevalence, characteristics, and treatment among participants of the Geelong Osteoporosis Study
Falls are common, occurring in approximately one quarter of adults in this study, with a greater prevalence among those ≥65 years. Women experienced fewer multiple falls than men. Many participants sought medical attention, primarily from general practitioners. This research identifies fall characteristics and circumstances, informing targeted prevention strategies to reduce occurrences and alleviate burdens on healthcare systems and individuals.
Authors
- Tewodros Yosef (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3173-6753)
- Monica C. Tembo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1210-2437)
- Kara L. Holloway‐Kew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5064-2990)
- Lana J. Williams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1377-1272)
- Julie Anne Pasco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8968-4714)
Institutions
- Barwon Health (AU)
- Deakin University (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Mizan Tepi University (ET)
- Western Health (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1454117
- Citations
- 17
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 19.47