Falls-prevention programs for older ambulatory community dwellers: from public health research to health promotion policy

Ray Marks () and John Allegrante

International Journal of Public Health, 2004, vol. 49, issue 3, 178 pages

Abstract: Objectives:Falls result in significant morbidity and mortality among the elderly. The purpose was to review the public health research literature on falls prevention among community-dwelling older adults and derive evidence-based implications for health promotion policy. Methods:CINAHL, COCHRANE, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and PUBMED databases were used to search the research literature concerning falls epidemiology, injury mechanisms, and falls-prevention strategies published during 1966–2003. Results:Falls affect one in three older adults living in the community and result in significant fall-related injuries that constitute an important and costly public health problem. There are numerous, but potentially modifiable, determinants of falls. Several community falls-prevention programs have been shown to reduce the incidence of falls and fall-related injuries. Conclusions:The review suggests that there is compelling evidence from public health research to support health promotion policy for making societal investments in community falls-prevention programs. Copyright Birkhäuser-Verlag Basel 2004

Keywords: Community; Falls; Intervention studies; Meta-analyses; Randomized controled trials (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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