Table 3.
Biological risk factors on falls.
Reference | Year | Population demographics | Relevant parameters [odds ratio] |
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[69] | 2012 | Adults 65 years and older, with focus on adults 85 years and older | Activity limitation due to health problems [1.13]; use of assistive devices [2.18]; diabetes [1.2]; history of stroke [1.32] |
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[70] | 2013 | Adults 18–88 years with RA | Swollen or tender lower extremity joints [2.0]; history of stroke or Parkinson's disease [1.8]; history of ≥2 falls in previous 12 months [4.3]; symptoms of feeling dizzy or unsteady [1.8] |
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[66] | 2007 | Older adults | Weakness [8]; balance deficit [5]; gait deficit [5]; visual deficit [9]; mobility limitation [8]; cognitive impairment [5]; impaired functional status [4]; postural hypotension [5] |
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[67] | 2016 | Adults aged 60–95 years | Visual deficit [1.851]; chronic conditions [1.633]; vertigo [2.237]; imbalance [3.105]; fear of falling [3.227]; history of previous falls [5.661]; postural hypotension [0.804]; use of assistive devices [2.139]; hearing impairment [1.543] |
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[68] | 1996 | Adults 70 years or older living in homes for elderly | Mobility impairment [5.0]; dizziness upon standing [2.3]; history of stroke [3.4]; postural hypotension [2.0]; urinary incontinence [2.6]; use of walking aid [3.2]; visual deficit [1.7]; history of falls [3.5] |
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[71] | 2016 | Medical records of elderly hospitalized patients | Cancer [2.71]; vertigo [4.35]; weakness of lower legs [2.15] |