Chronic medical condition associated with increased risk of fall in old people: a review

Falls among older adults in Nigeria; public health implications and preventive measures

“…Chronic medical conditions, such as arthritis, Alzheimer disease, stroke, cataracts, and Parkinson disease, are also linked to falls. Environmental factors, such as poor stairway design, uneven surfaces, inadequate lighting, clutter, slippery floors, and lack of nonskid surfaces in bathtubs, are also associated with falls in the elderly [11] .…”

“…Social isolation and neglect can detrimentally affect mental and physical well-being [5] . Studies have shown that despite high incidence of falls among older adults in Nigeria, there is limited awareness and campaigns on fall prevention, and the Nigerian government has shown little or no political will to address this issue [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] . Geriatric practice is also limited in Nigeria.…”

“…This present article comprises existing pieces of literature from well-renowned databases, such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Researchgate. Using suitable search engines and keywords about falls and preventive measures over a 15 years period [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] , we found that the physiological needs of older adults are influenced by their genetics, lifestyle, and health status. Aging is associated with a higher risk of morbidity and mortality.…”

“…This present article, therefore, aims to fill some gaps, left in fall prevention among older adults in Nigeria with the hope that it would enable Nigerian policymakers and health authorities to prioritize and optimize the health of older adults in Nigeria.This present article comprises existing pieces of literature from well-renowned databases, such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Researchgate. Using suitable search engines and keywords about falls and preventive measures over a 15 years period [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] , we found that the physiological needs of older adults are influenced by their genetics, lifestyle, and health status. Aging is associated with a higher risk of morbidity and mortality.…”