Table 3. Prevalence of one or more falls in the last 12 months and its association with characteristics of the urban environment and health conditions. Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSI-Brazil), 2015-2016.
| Characteristics | Prevalencea | Prevalence ratiob | 95%CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is afraid of falling due to defective sidewalks | |||
| No | 17.1 | 1 | |
| Yes | 31.4 | 1.66 | 1.41–1.95 |
| Is afraid to cross the street | |||
| No | 19.3 | 1 | |
| Yes | 31.1 | 1.46 | 1.26–1.69 |
| Perceives the neighborhood as very insecure | |||
| No | 24.3 | 1 | |
| Yes | 26.6 | 1.11 | 0.99–1.24 |
| Hypertension diagnosed by a physician | |||
| No | 22.2 | 1 | |
| Yes | 26.9 | 1.15 | 1.00–1.32 |
| Diabetes diagnosed by a physician | |||
| No | 24.0 | 1 | |
| Yes | 29.5 | 1.21 | 1.07–1.38 |
| Arthritis or rheumatism diagnosed by a physician | |||
| No | 22.1 | 1 | |
| Yes | 34.2 | 1.39 | 1.23–1.57 |
| Depression diagnosed by a physician | |||
| No | 21.9 | 1 | |
| Yes | 40.0 | 1.69 | 1.47–1.95 |
a Estimates in relation to the total of the column and weighted by the weights of the individuals and sample parameters.
b Adjusted by gender and age group and estimated by Poisson regression.