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October 12, 2025Open Access

Falls, Injuries, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults: Evidence from Population-Based Studies

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HLHyo Taek Lee

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals lower health-related quality of life in older adults with fall histories, highlighting cognitive and physical vulnerabilities.

Key Points

  • Participants with fall histories showed significantly lower health-related quality of life scores compared to those without falls.
  • Fall-related hospitalization had the most significant negative impact on health-related quality of life, affecting both physical and cognitive aspects.
  • Lower handgrip strength and poorer cognitive function independently contributed to reduced health-related quality of life among older adults.
  • Women and individuals with multiple chronic conditions exhibited the greatest declines in health-related quality of life, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.

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Hyo Taek Lee (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ebffcfdef9fcb308ff22f1https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7661381/v1
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