Role of environmental and occupational factors in fall‐related maxillofacial fractures
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DOI: 10.1002/cre2.545
Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the frequency and patterns of maxillofacial fractures in falls due to environmental and occupational reasons. read more here.
Keywords: occupational factors; environmental occupational; maxillofacial fractures; factors fall ... See more keywords
A population-based study of 2347 fall-related injuries among older people in a Finnish emergency department
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DOI: 10.1007/s41999-020-00288-0
Abstract: Aim The main objective in this population-based study was to analyze the incidence of fall-related emergency department visits and recurrent falls among older people in a Finnish community. Findings Thirteen percent of all ED visits… read more here.
Keywords: fall related; study; emergency department; related injuries ... See more keywords
Systematic review and meta-analysis of fear of falling and fall-related efficacy in a widely disseminated community-based fall prevention program.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2020.104235
Abstract: BACKGROUND Fear of falling restricts mobility and increases fall risk among older adults. Fall-related efficacy (i.e. the confidence to perform activities without falling), a construct related to fear of falling, has also been associated with… read more here.
Keywords: related efficacy; fall related; fear falling;
Association between food insecurity and fall-related injury among adults aged ≥65 years in low- and middle-income countries: The role of mental health conditions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2021.104438
Abstract: PURPOSE We investigated the association between food insecurity and fall-related injury among older adults from six low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and the extent to which this association is mediated by mental health. METHODS Cross-sectional,… read more here.
Keywords: food; fall related; food insecurity; related injury ... See more keywords
Long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 associated with fall-related injury in six low- and middle-income countries.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2017.10.134
Abstract: Exposure to ambient air pollution has been linked with adverse health outcomes of the circulatory and nervous systems. Given that falls are closely related to circulatory and nervous health, we hypothesize that air pollution may… read more here.
Keywords: ambient pm2; fall related; related injury;
Mild cognitive impairment is associated with fall-related injury among adults aged ≥65 years in low- and middle-income countries
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2020.111222
Abstract: OBJECTIVES There is a scarcity of data on the association between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and falls, especially from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where 70% of all older adults reside. Thus, we investigated the… read more here.
Keywords: injury among; mild cognitive; fall related; related injury ... See more keywords
Association of abductor hip muscle atrophy with fall-related proximal femur fractures in the elderly.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.04.054
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate an association between fall-related intertrochanteric or femoral neck fractures and gluteus medius and minimus atrophy, furthermore, to find a correlation of whether any difference between femoral… read more here.
Keywords: healthy side; fall related; femoral neck; muscle ... See more keywords
Quantifying Fall-Related Hazards in the Homes of Persons with Glaucoma.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2016.11.032
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To characterize fall-related hazards in the homes of persons with suspected or diagnosed glaucoma, and to determine whether those with worse visual field (VF) damage have fewer home hazards. DESIGN Cross-sectional study using baseline… read more here.
Keywords: home; fall related; hazards homes; sensitivity ... See more keywords
Fall-related healthcare use and costs in neurogenic orthostatic hypotension with Parkinson’s disease
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DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2017.1284668
Abstract: Abstract Aims: To compare patient characteristics, rates, and costs of medically attended falls among patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and probable PD plus neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (PD + nOH). Materials and methods: MarketScan Commercial and Medicare Supplemental… read more here.
Keywords: noh patients; medically attended; index; fall related ... See more keywords
The trend of fall-related mortality at national and provincial levels in Iran from 1990 to 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2020.1790614
Abstract: Abstract Falls are one of the major causes of unintentional injuries. Understanding the epidemiology of fall-related mortality helps to identify the root causes of this event and planning preventive strategies to inhibit falls. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: related mortality; fall related; 1990 2015; levels iran ... See more keywords
Commentary on "Predictive Factors of Fall-Related Activity Avoidance in People With Parkinson Disease-A Longitudinal Study With a 3-Year Follow-up".
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DOI: 10.1097/npt.0000000000000322
Abstract: C linicians treating patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and balance impairments are frequently faced with the difficult task of helping them overcome fall-related activity avoidance. Beyond the association with falls and impaired balance, fall-related activity… read more here.
Keywords: activity avoidance; parkinson disease; fall related; related activity ... See more keywords