Risk of Falls among Obese Elderly Females | ||||
| The Egyptian Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology | ||||
| Article 3, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2018, Page 1-4 PDF (672.57 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejgg.2018.30880 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Hamza S A1, 2; Elokl M. A1, 2; Shaltoot H M3; Abohashim G S3 | ||||
| 1Geriatrics & Gerontology department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.+ | ||||
| 2Ain Shams Ageing Research Center. | ||||
| 3Geriatrics & Gerontology department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Abstract Background: It has been suggested that obesity increases fall risk, based on diminished static balance and increased fall-related injury risk. Aim: To determine whether overweight and obese individuals have higher fall risk than individuals of average weight. Methods: A case control study conducted on140 elderly females participants aged 60 years and above. They were divided into 2 groups (Obese and Non obese) according to their Body Mass Index (BMI). A comprehensive geriatric assessment was done and risk of falls was assessed by Fall Risk Assessment Tool and timed up and go test. Results: Risk of falls assessed by both tools was higher among obese female elderly female compared to non-obese. Using timed up and go test 50% of obese subjects have positive risk of fall while only 20%of non-obese group at risk of fall. Conclusions: It was concluded that obese elderly females are at higher risk of falling than non-obese. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Obesity and risk of falls; Elderly females; Obesity in elderly | ||||
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