Fall is a serious public health problem, with substantial impact on health and healthcare costs (1). . Depending on the injury, fall can lead to hospital admission, disability and functional limitations that significantly decrease the quality of life for older people (3). In 2010 falls were responsible for approximately 80 % of disability stemming from unintentional injuries excluding traffic accidents in adults 50 years and over (4). …show more content…
These include: advanced age, female gender, muscle weakness, unsteady gait and balance, impaired cognition and depressive symptoms. Chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, arthritis and diabetes, Nutritional deficiency, poor sleep patterns and visual impairment are also associated with increased risk of falling. Social and economic factors, low income, low education and inadequate housing are risk factors for falls. The Environmental risks can be encountered inside or outside the home, eg, obstacles on the floor or poor light