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== Introduction ==
== A Summary ==
Falls in older people have been characterized extensively in the literature, however little has been reported regarding falls in middle-aged and younger adults.<ref name="school" /> Falls and fall-related injuries are not uncommon in young adults and may be considered a lifestyle issue related to sports and vigorous activity.<ref>Cho H, Heijnen MJ, Craig BA, Rietdyk S. Falls in young adults: The effect of sex, physical activity, and prescription medications. PLoS one. 2021 Apr 22;16(4):e0250360.Available:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8061998/#pone.0250360.ref009 (accessed 6.11.2022)</ref><ref>Talbot LA, Musiol RJ, Witham EK, Metter EJ. Falls in young, middle-aged and older community dwelling adults: perceived cause, environmental factors and injury. BMC public health. 2005 Dec;5(1):1-9. Available:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1208908/ (accessed 6.11.2022)</ref>
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Falls in older people have been characterized extensively in the literature, however little has been reported regarding falls in middle-aged and younger adults.<ref name="school" /> Falls and fall-related injuries are not uncommon in young adults and may be considered a lifestyle issue related to sports and vigorous activity.<ref>Cho H, Heijnen MJ, Craig BA, Rietdyk S. Falls in young adults: The effect of sex, physical activity, and prescription medications. PLoS one. 2021 Apr 22;16(4):e0250360.Available:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8061998/#pone.0250360.ref009 (accessed 6.11.2022)</ref><ref>Talbot LA, Musiol RJ, Witham EK, Metter EJ. Falls in young, middle-aged and older community dwelling adults: perceived cause, environmental factors and injury. BMC public health. 2005 Dec;5(1):1-9. Available:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1208908/ (accessed 6.11.2022)</ref>
== Epidemiolgy  ==


The reporting of falls increased with age from 18% in young, to 21% in middle-aged and 35% in older adults, with higher rates in women than men. <ref name="school">Graduate School of Nursing, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1335 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, USA http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/5/86</ref>  
The reporting of falls increased with age from 18% in young, to 21% in middle-aged and 35% in older adults, with higher rates in women than men. <ref name="school">Graduate School of Nursing, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1335 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, USA http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/5/86</ref>  
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* Walking aids, wheelchairs and environmental hazards are significant environmental risk factors for people with a neurological condition<ref>http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/09638288.2013.829525</ref>.  
* Walking aids, wheelchairs and environmental hazards are significant environmental risk factors for people with a neurological condition<ref>http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/09638288.2013.829525</ref>.  
== What To Do if Falls Occur  ==
If you have a fall, it is important to keep calm.<br>If you are not hurt and you feel strong enough to get up, do not get up quickly. Roll onto your hands and knees and look for a stable piece of furniture, such as a chair or bed.<br>Hold on to the furniture with both hands to support yourself and, when you feel ready, slowly get up. Sit down and rest for a while before carrying on with your daily activities.<br>If you are hurt or unable to get up, try to get someone's attention by calling out for help, banging on the wall or floor, or using your aid call button (if you have one). If possible, crawl to a telephone and dial 999 for an ambulance.<br>Try to reach something warm, such as a blanket or dressing gown, to put over you, particularly your legs and feet. Stay as comfortable as possible and try to change your position at least once every half an hour or so.<ref>http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Falls/Pages/Introduction.aspx</ref>
== Prevention  ==
1. Knowledge is power, and knowing that most falls occur when walking can alert you to the risks. Being aware of certain risks is sometimes half the battle. Being aware of your environment can be beneficial toward avoiding a fall.<br>2. Again, de-clutter the floor. Anything on the floor can be a tripping hazard.<br>3. Exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles around your ankles, knees, and hips. Some of the professionals to give advice about exercises are physiotherapists and kinesiologists. It’s extremely important to perform any exercises with correct form, to be safe.


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A Summary[edit | edit source]

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Falls in older people have been characterized extensively in the literature, however little has been reported regarding falls in middle-aged and younger adults.[1] Falls and fall-related injuries are not uncommon in young adults and may be considered a lifestyle issue related to sports and vigorous activity.[2][3]

The reporting of falls increased with age from 18% in young, to 21% in middle-aged and 35% in older adults, with higher rates in women than men. [1]

Risk factors include:

  • Sport: Among younger people, more than 42% of falls occur while they are engaged in exercise or sports, or while they are running (that is, not running for the purpose of exercise or during a sport; rather, running to catch a bus, for example).[4]
  • Young people with impaired gait and balance or medium/severe motor disability appear to be at increased risk of falling, particularly if they are relatively independent and still participating in challenging activities.[5]
  • Occupations at elevated heights or other hazardous working conditions
  • Alcohol or substance use[6]
  • Multitasking
  • Walking aids, wheelchairs and environmental hazards are significant environmental risk factors for people with a neurological condition[7].

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Graduate School of Nursing, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1335 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, USA http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/5/86
  2. ↑ Cho H, Heijnen MJ, Craig BA, Rietdyk S. Falls in young adults: The effect of sex, physical activity, and prescription medications. PLoS one. 2021 Apr 22;16(4):e0250360.Available:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8061998/#pone.0250360.ref009 (accessed 6.11.2022)
  3. ↑ Talbot LA, Musiol RJ, Witham EK, Metter EJ. Falls in young, middle-aged and older community dwelling adults: perceived cause, environmental factors and injury. BMC public health. 2005 Dec;5(1):1-9. Available:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1208908/ (accessed 6.11.2022)
  4. ↑ http://dontfall.ca/falls-when-and-why/
  5. ↑ Saverino A, Moriarty A, Playford D. The risk of falling in young adults with neurological conditions: a systematic review. Disability and rehabilitation. 2014 Jun 1;36(12):963-77.Available:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/09638288.2013.829525 (accessed 6.11.2022)
  6. ↑ WHO Falls Available:https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/falls (accessed 6.11.2022)
  7. ↑ http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/09638288.2013.829525
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