Methods Patients> 60 years of age admitted with falls to surgical and medical wards of
Colombo North Teaching Hospital between January 2021–March 2021 were recruited. Data …

Abstract Introduction and Objectives: Falls among the elderly lead to increased morbidity
and mortality. Information on risk factors for falls among the elderly is lacking in Sri Lanka …

ABSTRACT Introduction and Objectives: Falls among the elderly lead to increased morbidity
and mortality. Information on risk factors for falls among the elderly is lacking in Sri Lanka …

Introduction: Older adults are more vulnerable to falls, which are the most common cause of
mortality and morbidity in the elderly. The consequences of falls and its health seeking …

Falls may cause devastating consequences in older people. Conducting surveys on falls
and factors associated with falls will inform better preventive health practices among older …

The elderly population in the world as well as in Sri Lanka is growing faster. Falls are an
important cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly. A fall is defined as an event …

Prevalence and risk factors for Falls among older adults in a primary care facility in Ghana
Page 1 Malawi Medical Journal 34 (4); 225-230 December 2022 Prevalence and Risk …

Objectives Approximately 28% to 35% of people aged 65 and over fall each year. The
consequent injuries of falls are considered a major public health problem. Falls account for …

Introduction: This research was undertaken to determine the risk factors for domestic falls of
elders above age of 60 years among who were admitted to the accident service unit of a …

Objectives: Falls are one of the major health issues faced by older adults, and they can
result in physical harm, eventual loss of independence, and even death. Herein, we …