Abstract:The objective was to know the trends of the scientific production on the risk factors of falls in the elderly. Qualitative-reflective study of descriptive character. From the careful reading of the selected articles regarding the purpose of the study, researches emphasize reasons for falls of elderly people related to different environments. It is concluded that the main risk factors that are related to falls in the elderly are the poorly adapted spaces.
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