Functional status of Iranian older adults: a community-based assessment using EASY-care 2010

This study identifies socioeconomic factors (illiteracy, unemployment, financial dependence) and health factors (comorbidities, depression) as critical determinants of functional decline and fall risk in older Iranian adults. The findings underscore the urgent need for integrated policies addressing education, and financial issues, and promoting mental health services to reduce institutionalization risks and enhance independence among vulnerable populations, particularly women, rural residents, and those aged ≥ 80.