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Medical falls among older adults in Latin American cities / Caidas médicas entre adultos mayores en ciudades latinoamericanas
Reyes-Ortiz, Carlos A.; Division of Geriatric and Palliative MedicinePacheco, Soraira; Slovacek, Cedar A.; Jiang, Meng; Salinas-Fernandez, Ivania C.; Ocampo-Chaparro, Jose M..
  • Reyes-Ortiz, Carlos A.; Florida A&M University. US
  • Division of Geriatric and Palliative MedicinePacheco, Soraira; McGovern Medical School. Geriatric and Palliative Medicine. Division of Geriatric and Palliative MedicinePacheco, Soraira. Houston. US
  • Slovacek, Cedar A.; McGovern Medical School. Houston. US
  • Jiang, Meng; McGovern Medical School. Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine. Houston. US
  • Salinas-Fernandez, Ivania C.; Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Odessa. US
  • Ocampo-Chaparro, Jose M.; Universidad del Valle. Cali. CO
Rev. salud pública ; 22(5): e204, sep.-oct. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1252084
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the prevalence and risk factors for falls requiring medical attention, referred as medical falls, in community-dwelling persons aged >60 years. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using information from the Health, Well-Being, and Aging ("SABE") Study in Latin America and the Caribbean (7 cities), as well as from the SABE Bogota study (pooled sample of 8 cities n=12,487). Falls that occurred during a past 12-month period were considered and then noted if required medical treatment because of the fall. Results The weighted prevalence of medical falls across the eight surveys ranged from 6.0% to 11.3%. In weighted multivariate logistic regression analyses, potentially modifiable risk factors for medical falls include urinary incontinence (OR=1.51 95% CI 1.18-1.92), high depressive symptomatology (OR=1.53 95% CI 1.24-1.91), poor self-rated health (OR=1.35 95% CI 1.10-1.66) and activities of daily living limitations (OR=1.48 95% CI 1.16-1.87). Conclusions Based on our results, preventive measures targeting these risk factors may help to decrease the risk for medical falls among older adults in Latin America.
RESUMEN
RESUMEN Objetivo Estimar la prevalencia y los factores de riesgo de caídas que requieren atención médica, denominadas caídas médicas, en personas de edad mayor o igual a 60 años que viven en la comunidad. Métodos Se realizó un análisis transversal utilizando información del Estudio de Salud, Bienestar y Envejecimiento (SABE) en América Latina y el Caribe (7 ciudades), así como del estudio SABE Bogotá (muestra conjunta de 8 ciudades [n=12 487]). Se consideraron las caídas que ocurrieron durante los últimos 12 meses y luego se observó si esa persona requirió tratamiento médico como resultado de la caída. Resultados La prevalencia ponderada de caídas médicas en las ocho encuestas varió de 6,0% a 11,3%. El análisis de regresión logística múltiple ponderada de factores de riesgo para caídas médicas potencialmente modificables incluye incontinencia urinaria (OR=1,51 IC 95% 1,18-1,92), sintomatología depresiva alta (OR=1,53 IC 95% 1,241,91), mala salud autoevaluada (OR=1,35 IC 95% 1,10-1,66) y las limitaciones de actividades de vida diaria (OR=1,48 IC 95% 1,16-1,87). Conclusión Según nuestros resultados, medidas preventivas basadas en estos factores puede ayudar a disminuir el riesgo de caídas médicas entre los adultos mayores en América Latina.


Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Type of study: Risk factors Language: English Journal: Rev. salud pública Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Florida A&M University/US / McGovern Medical School/US / Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center/US / Universidad del Valle/CO

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Type of study: Risk factors Language: English Journal: Rev. salud pública Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Florida A&M University/US / McGovern Medical School/US / Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center/US / Universidad del Valle/CO