Age and ageing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Falls and fear of falling: burden, beliefs and behaviours.
this study estimated the frequency of recent falls and prevalence of fear of falling among adults aged 65 and older. ⋯ the high prevalence of falls and fear of falling among US older adults is of concern. Both can result in adverse health outcomes including decreased quality of life, functional limitations, restricted activity and depression. Older adults' fear of falling and their reluctance to adopt behaviours that could prevent future falls should be considered when designing fall prevention programmes.