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Global, regional, and national burden of falls among older adults: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 and Projections to 2040.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models for Predicting Future Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Evidence.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
- Interpretable and explainable artificial intelligence for wearable sensor-based fall risk assessment in older adults: a systematic review with considerations for prosthetics and orthotics.Frontiers in computational neuroscience · 2026Pooled it
- Factors Associated with a Disposition-Based Indicator of Severe Injury Among Older Adults with Fall-Related Injuries: A Secondary Analysis of the 2023 Emergency Department-Based Injury In-Depth Surveillance.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Wearable Technologies for Gait Instability Rehabilitation: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Future Directions.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Trauma as a critical condition in the very old: assessment, care pathways and outcome differences.European geriatric medicine · 2026Review
- Sleep Quality and Falls Risk in the ELSA Study: A Cross-Sectional and Prospective Cohort Study.Brain and behavior · 2026Article
- Trends in Low Bone Density-Related Fall Burden and Mendelian Randomization Evidence on Waist Circumference and Bone Density - China, 1990-2023.China CDC weekly · 2026Article
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- Multimodal assessment of balance dysfunction in older adults: from classification to clustering-based functional pattern identification.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2026Article
- A Multidomain Longitudinal Analysis of Frailty, Functional Limitation, Balance and Falls in Older Adults.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Validity of Center of Pressure Path Length Measured Using a Wii Balance Board for Fall Risk Screening in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Balance impairment as a central correlate of falls, short sleep, and physical health in community-dwelling adults.BMC public health · 2026Observational
- Longitudinal trends and future projections of injury-related economic burden among middle-aged and older adults in China: analysis of CHARLS data 2011-2018.Health economics review · 2026Article
- Falls prevention for older adults in outdoor public spaces: an interdisciplinary Delphi consensus on risks, actions, and barriers.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Comparison and validation of machine learning models to predict 5-year fall risk among community-dwelling older adults in China.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Multi-facility hospital-based surveillance of injury patterns and in-hospital mortality among the adult population in Ghana.Journal of public health research · 2026Article
- Classification of fallers and non-fallers in older adults using electrical IMU signal for gait analysis and explainable deep learning.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Incident Falls Across Concordant and Discordant Profiles of Concerns About Falling and Functional Mobility in Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study.Clinical interventions in aging · 2026Article
- Dual-task timed up and go performance and sleep quality in relation to fall history in older adults with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Observational
- A Family Caregiver Perspective on Fragmented Continuity of Care for an Elderly Female Patient With Upper Limb Fracture.Journal of patient experience · 2026Article
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Abstract
Falls are a significant cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality among older adults worldwide, with a rising incidence in recent decades. Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, we analyzed incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) related to falls in individuals aged 65 years and older from 1990 to 2021. In 2021, there were approximately 45,657,816 new falls globally, reflecting a 182% increase since 1990. While the incidence rate rose, mortality and DALY rates remained relatively stable. Higher incidence was observed in women, but men had higher mortality rates. Regional differences were notable, with Australasia and South Asia showing the highest incidence and mortality burdens, respectively. Low bone mineral density emerged as the leading risk factor. Projections indicate a continued rise in incidence through 2040. These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted prevention strategies to reduce the health burden of falls among older adults.
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