Risk Factors for Falls
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Falls are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Falls makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Falls. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Falls. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Falls in various sources includes:
- Elderly
- Impaired vision
- Tripping
- Osteoporosis - increased risk of fracture from falls; unclear if actually raises the risk of falls themselves.
Last revision: May 29, 2003
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