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- - The study investigates the prevalence and risk of falls in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in China, revealing that those with CKD have a higher fall rate compared to those without.
- - Out of nearly 13,000 participants, 24.7% of individuals with CKD experienced fall accidents in the past two years, compared to 17.1% of those without CKD, emphasizing the significant risk associated with CKD.
- - The findings highlight the urgent need for better assessment and prevention strategies for fall risks in CKD patients to reduce their heightened vulnerability.
Article Abstract
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD), often coexisting with various systemic disorders, may increase the risk of falls. Our study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk of falls among patients with CKD in China.
Methods: We included patients with/without CKD from China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Our primary outcome was the occurrence of fall accidents within the past 2 years. To enhance the robustness of our findings, we employed a multivariable logistic regression model, conducted propensity score analysis, and applied an inverse probability-weighting model.
Results: A total of 12,658 participants were included, the prevalence of fall accident rates were 17.1% (2,028/11,837) among participants without CKD and 24.7% (203/821) among those with CKD. In the inverse probability-weighting model, participants with CKD exhibited higher fall accident rates (OR = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.08-1.53, p = 0.005 ). Sensitivity and subgroup analysis showed the results still stable.
Conclusions: The population in China afflicted with CKD has a significantly heightened risk of experiencing falls, underscoring the crucial importance of intensifying efforts in assessing and preventing fall risks.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10873935 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-17982-4 | DOI Listing |
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