The national and subnational burden of falls and its attributable risk factors among older adults in Iran from 1990 to 2021 findings from the global burden of disease study
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This study aimed to analyze the burden of falls and its attributable risk factors among older adults at the national and subnational levels in Iran over 32 years. Falls among older adults (individuals aged 60 and above) are a substantial health issue worldwide. This study aimed to analyze the burden of falls and its attributable risk factors among older adults at the national and subnational levels in Iran over 32 years. Methods Using the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Stu
Identifying determinants for falls among Iranian older adults: insights from the Bushehr Elderly Health Program
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Falls are a common cause of fractures in older adults. This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with spontaneous falls among people aged ≥ 60 years in southern Iran. Methods The baseline data of 2,426 samples from the second stage of the first phase of a prospective cohort, the Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) program, were included in the analysis. A history of spontaneous falls in the year before recruitment was measured by self-report using a standardized questionnaire. Demographi
