DIETARY INFLAMMATION AND FALL RISK IN THE ELDERLY: DII AND E-DII SCORE ANALYSIS FROM THE HEALTH AND RETIREMENT STUDY
2024
Dietary Inflammation and Fall Risk in the Elderly
Sample size: 8035
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Fallahi Afsaneh, Lohman Matthew, Hebert James, Price Sherry
Primary Institution: University of South Carolina
Hypothesis
This study aims to calculate and evaluate the association of Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) and Energy-adjusted DII (E-DII) with fall risk in the elderly.
Conclusion
Higher anti-inflammatory diets, as indicated by E-DII scores, are associated with a lower fall risk among the elderly.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean DII score was 0.56 and the E-DII was -0.08.
- The DII model showed no significant association with fall risk.
- The E-DII model demonstrated a significant inverse association with fall risk.
Takeaway
Eating foods that reduce inflammation can help older people avoid falling down.
Methodology
DII and E-DII scores were computed for a subsample of 8,035 respondents using self-reported data and logistic regression analyses.
Participant Demographics
Older adults from the Health and Retirement Study.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.00012
Statistical Significance
p=0.0012
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