Activity Intensity and Fall-Related Deaths Among Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Adeyemi Oluwaseun, Chodosh Joshua
Primary Institution: New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Hypothesis
The study assesses the relationship between activity intensity and fall-related death among community-dwelling U.S. older adults.
Conclusion
Promoting higher physical activity levels may significantly reduce the risk of fall-related deaths among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified older adults (65 years and older) who sustained fall injuries.
- The outcome variable was fall-related death.
- Approximately 81% of the study population had low activity levels.
- The proportion of the study population with low physical activity decreased from 90% to 67% between 2006 and 2017.
- Low activity level was associated with two-fold increased odds of death.
Takeaway
Older people who don't move around much are more likely to die from falls, but getting them to be more active can help keep them safe.
Methodology
The study used a retrospective cohort design, pooling twelve years of survey data and performing survey-weighted logistic regression analysis.
Participant Demographics
The population was predominantly female (68%), non-Hispanic Whites (85%), and divorced/separated (54%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
2.11
Confidence Interval
1.59 – 2.81
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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