PREVALENCE OF FALLS IN HYPERTENSIVE AND DIABETIC ELDERLY
Palavras-chave:
Elderly health, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, fallsResumo
The analysis of the presence of hypertension and diabetes and falls in the elderly seeks to determine a
relationship between these variables, aiming to develop and advance prevention and awareness
mechanisms regarding this problem that persists in the lives of the elderly. The objective of this study
was to determine the prevalence of falls among community-dwelling elderly individuals who have
hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The study consists of a data snapshot, in a descriptive and
quantitative cross-sectional manner, where economic and sociodemographic aspects, general health,
level of frailty, and functional autonomy of the elderly were evaluated. Elderly individuals aged 60 or
older, with hypertension and diabetes mellitus, were included in the study. The sample consisted of one
hundred and ten elderly individuals (n = 110) who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate. It
was found that 38.2% (n=42) of the elderly with hypertension and diabetes mellitus had falls in the last
twelve months, and 21.8% (n=24) reported having had only one fall in the last twelve months. The
results also indicate that 36.84% of the elderly with diabetes mellitus and 50% of the elderly with
hypertension reported having fallen in the last 12 months, demonstrating a considerable prevalence of
these occurrences in this group. Although preventive actions have reduced the number of falls, it is
important to continue focusing on strategies to further decrease this prevalence and improve the quality
of life for the elderly.
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