Mortality trend from falls in Brazilian older adults from 2000 to 2019

Gonçalves, Ilana Carla Mendes; Freitas, Ronilson Ferreira; Aquino, Érika Carvalho de; Carneiro, Jair Almeida; Lessa, Angelina do Carmo

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“…Hence, our findings point to a need for multiprofessional assessment and rehabilitation strategies for women identified as having MIP weakness and/or balance disorders, initiating in middle aged women, in order to mitigate falls in older adults. In Brazil, between the years of 2000 and 2019, there was an upward trend in mortality rates caused by falls [ 7 ], evidencing the importance of focusing on promoting health in older adults and preventing the risk of falls.…”

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“…Statistical data confirm that accidental falls are the third most prevalent cause of death, and the primary cause of non-fatal accidents in this population [ 6 ]. In Brazil, between the period from 2000 to 2019, a total of 135,209 deaths resulting from falls in older adults has been identified [ 7 ]. Mortality from falls in general, during the aforementioned period, had an upward trend in older adults of both sexes [ 7 ].…”

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“…In Brazil, between the period from 2000 to 2019, a total of 135,209 deaths resulting from falls in older adults has been identified [ 7 ]. Mortality from falls in general, during the aforementioned period, had an upward trend in older adults of both sexes [ 7 ]. In the respiratory system, aging is associated with biological changes to both, lung structures and thorax (including the respiratory muscles), which increase the work of breathing and impair the full performance of its function [ 8 ].…”

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Relationship between inspiratory muscle strength and balance in women: A cross-sectional study

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Background There is scarce evidence on changes at the functional level associated with the respiratory area in women. This study aims to analyse the relationship between inspiratory muscle strength and balance in women. Material and methods In this cross-sectional observational study, the sample consisted of groups according to the results obtained in the balance test. Inspiratory muscle weakness was defined as maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) ≤ 80% of the predictive value. MIP was carried out using through a mouthpiece, with an electronic manometer. Logistic regression model was used to examine if MIP predicts balance. Results 159 women participated in the study. Approximately 20% of them achieved balance ≤ 2 seconds and 18% presented MIP≤80%. MIP was associated with the time achieved in the one-leg support test. Subjects with MIP ≤ 80% of the predictive value show 3 times more risk of having a lower performance in the balance test (OR = 3.26). Conclusions Inspiratory muscle weakness is associated with deficient balance in this sample. It shows the need for multidimensional assessment and rehabilitation strategies for patients identified as having MIP weakness and/or balance disorders.

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Effects of age, period, and birth cohort on fall-related mortality in older adults in Brazil from 1980 to 2019

Silva,

Idalino

2024

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Aim:This study aimed to estimate the effects of age, period, and birth cohort on fall-related mortality in older adults in Brazil and its geographic regions, by sex, from 1980 to 2019.Methods:We conducted an ecological time-series study using data on fall-related deaths in older people extracted from the official mortality information system. Poisson models were adjusted for each sex and geographic region to estimate age-period-cohort effects.Results:From 1980 to 2019, Brazil recorded 170,607 fall-related deaths in older adults, with 50.1% occurring in women. More than half of these deaths occurred in the 80 years or older age group (55.0%) and in the Southeast region (52.0%). We observed an increase in fall-related mortality rates (FMR) across all age groups and regions, regardless of sex. There was an increased risk of death in all periods after the reference period (2000 to 2004) in all geographic regions and for both sexes. We also observed a gradual increase in mortality risk for men born before 1914 and after 1935 compared to the reference cohort (1930 to 1944). In contrast, we found a protective effect across all birth cohorts for women.Conclusion:There was a consistent increase in fall-related mortality risk among older people in Brazil, posing a public health challenge. The findings highlight the urgent need for implementing public health policies promoting older adult health and preventing fall risks to improve the quality of life for this population.

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Mortality trend from falls in Brazilian older adults from 2000 to 2019

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Relationship between inspiratory muscle strength and balance in women: A cross-sectional study

Relationship between inspiratory muscle strength and balance in women: A cross-sectional study

Effects of age, period, and birth cohort on fall-related mortality in older adults in Brazil from 1980 to 2019

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