Ethnicity predicts falls among community-dwelling older adults in Singapore.
Geriatr Gerontol Int
; 18(1): 72-79, 2018 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-28857421
ABSTRACT
AIM:
The present study examined whether ethnicity independently predicted future falls among community-dwelling older Singaporeans, and whether ethnicity moderated the relationships between falls risk factors at baseline and falls at follow up.METHODS:
Data from a longitudinal survey of older Singaporeans were used. Baseline assessment included handgrip strength, global cognitive function, mobility difficulties, health and psychosocial status. One-year retrospective falls information at follow up was the primary outcome.RESULTS:
Final analysis included 1975 participants (mean age 73.6 ± 6.2 years, 53% women). Indians, followed by Malays, had a higher risk of falling compared with Chinese at follow up. This association remained after controlling for falls risk factors. Self-reported pain and poor global cognitive function imposed a substantial increment in the risk of falling among Malays compared with Chinese, but not Indians.CONCLUSION:
Ethnicity was a significant predictor of future falls among older Singaporeans. Falls screening and intervention should take ethnicity into account to reach and support the appropriate target population. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18 72-79.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Acidentes por Quedas
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Etnicidade
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article