Table 2.
Proportion of falls and fractures reported by breast cancer survivors (N=59) in the past year* and over the 6-month observation period
% of Sample | |
---|---|
At least one fall in past year | 58% |
Multiple falls in past year | 31% |
Recent fracture | 8% |
Recent fracture related to fall | 5% |
At least one fall occurring over 6 month observation period | 53% |
Multiple falls occurring over 6 month observation period | 14% |
At least one fall in past year or over 6 month observation period | 76% |
fall or fracture must have occurred within the year prior to enrollment and after cancer diagnosis.