EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF FALLS OF THE SAME LEVEL DUE TO SLIPPING, TRIPPING OR FALSE STEPS AMONG ELDERLY PEOPLE IN PERNAMBUCA FROM 2008 TO 2022

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.159412402015

• Palavras-chave: Elderly, falls, stumbles

• Keywords: Elderly, falls, stumbles

• Abstract:

  The increased incidence of falls in the elderly, a complex and multifactorial phenomenon, is a significant public health concern due to the aging of society. The physiological process of aging contributes to a decrease in stability, with sarcopenia being a marked change that reduces muscle mass and compromises the ability to respond quickly to external stimuli. This makes older people more prone to falls during everyday activities. Understanding these changes is crucial to implementing effective prevention strategies and interventions, considering risk factors, such as reduced muscle strength, and promoting the quality of life of this population.