Table 3.

Self-reported reasons for fall in 1-year followup^*

Reason	Falls, no. (%)	95% CI
RA	356 (63.3)	55.5–63.4
Tripped over hazard	105 (18.7)	14.7–20.8
Dizziness	21 (3.7)	2.3–5.3
Slipped on ice	17 (3.0)	1.9–4.7
Feeling generally unwell	14 (2.5)	1.4–3.8
Recent surgery	9 (1.6)	0.8–2.9
Momentary lapse of concentration	8 (1.4)	0.7–2.6
Epilepsy	7 (1.2)	0.6–2.4
Rushing	7 (1.2)	0.6–2.4
Difficulty with visibility at night	6 (1.1)	0.5–2.2
Fatigue	5 (0.9)	0.3–2.0
TIA/stroke	5 (0.9)	0.3–2.0
Fainted	1 (0.2)	0.0–0.95
Hypotension	1 (0.2)	0.0–0.95
Total	562 (100.0)
Missing	36
Total including missing	598

^*95% CI = 95% confidence interval; RA = rheumatoid arthritis; TIA = transient ischemic attack.