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September 10, 2025International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthOpen Access

Protective Factors for Falls Among Independent Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

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WSWarangkana SrimokeCTChamnong ThanapopPSPimpichaya Sangchart

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Overview

Cross-sectional study identifies key protective factors for falls in older adults, suggesting community-based interventions.

Key Points

  • The prevalence of falls among older adults was found to be 29.8%, leading to predominantly minor injuries.
  • Key protective factors identified include higher monthly income and agricultural employment, reducing fall risk significantly.
  • Data were collected through structured interviews in a cross-sectional study, involving 325 older adults aged 60-79 years.
  • The findings highlight the need for tailored interventions based on local context, with potential for broader application.

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Srimoke et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f63b210217d64796d5bhttps://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22081202
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