Three main components predicting falls were identified
in a general elderly population after three and six years.
reduced.
mobility.
heart dysfunction.
Furthermore.
the use of neuroleptic drugs.
although low in prevalence.
was a
individual individual risk factor.
Heart failure with symptoms was a significant risk factor for falls.
and may be of clinical importance as the prevalence in the elderly
is increasing worldwide.
There is need for further research on the relation between heart failure and falls in
the elderly.
as the treatment of the condition is poorly documented in this demographic.
The findings of this study may be valuable for future trials aimed at sustainable.
long-term reduction of falls in the elderly.
Three main components
and functional impairment
including nocturia.
predicting
fall
identified
general
population
after three and six years.
and may be of clinical importance as the prevalence in the elderly is increasing worldwide
There is need for further research on the relation
as the treatment of the condition is poorly documented in this demographic