Research Article

Recording of Falls in Elderly Fallers in Northern Greece and Evaluation of Aging Health-Related Factors and Environmental Safety Associated with Falls: A Cross-Sectional Study

Table 1

Demographic characteristics and medical history of participants.

Age (years)70 (67-74)
Gender (female)88.7% ()
Do you live alone? (yes or no)21.3% () yes
Are you in charge of the care of your spouse or any other relative at home? (yes or no)19.3% () yes
Do you have regular blood check-ups? (yes or no)82% () yes
Have you checked your eyes in the last two years? (yes or no)34% () yes
Number of falls during the last year2 (1-2.75)
Number of pills per day2 (1-2)
Do you make regular use of sedatives or antidepressants? (yes or no)17.3% () yes
Eyesight problems (yes or no)30% () yes
Problem with your blood pressure (hypertension or hypotension) (yes or no)15,3% () yes
Osteoporosis (yes or no)22.7% () yes
Incontinence (yes or no)14% () yes
Pacemaker (yes or no)0.7% () yes
Gait and posture instability (poor balance) (yes or no)44.7 () yes
Musculoskeletal problems that make it difficult to walk (e.g., osteoarthritis of the hip or knee) (yes or no)20% () yes
Vertigo (yes or no)11.3% () yes
Heart problems (yes or no)7.3% () yes
Diabetes (yes or no)13.3% ()
Other health issues (yes or no)6% () yes
Time of physical activity per week (hours/week)
None35.3% ()
1-2 hours per week50.7% ()
3-5 hours per week13.3% ()
More than 5 hours per week0.7% ()
Type of physical activity
None37.3% ()
Walking or running38.7% ()
Dancing14.0% ()
Biking8% ()
Working out2% ()
Other0% ()
Mini-Mental State Exam score28 (26-29)
TUG sec (SD)11.43 (1.40)
FICSIT-4 test sec (SD)21.07 (3.96)
30-Second Chair Stand Test times (SD)9.99 (2.53)
BBS45.57 (5.09)
CONFbal–GREEK score (SD)13.57 (2.69)
Short FES-I score (SD)12.56 (3.3)

Score range 23-30 (indicates a normal cognition). A higher score on the test means a lower risk of dementia.