Trends and determinants of falls: A generalized estimating equations modelling approach using serial data from the Geelong Osteoporosis Study
Men experienced a steady decrease in fall prevalence over time, whereas women displayed a more intricate trend, with falls initially declining before subsequently rising, following a polynomial pattern. The key predictors of falls included age, sex, diabetes and hip flexion strength. Policies should prioritize tailored fall prevention, strength training, and diabetes care integration.
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)
- Mizan Tepi University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Injury
- Published
- 2025-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2025.112298
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 19.04
Funders
- Deakin University
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council