@article{ref1,
title="Ethnicity predicts falls among community-dwelling older adults in Singapore",
journal="Geriatrics and gerontology international",
year="2018",
author="Chen, Tuo-Yu and Tan, Pey June and Chan, Angelique",
volume="18",
number="1",
pages="72-79",
abstract="AIM: The present study examined whether ethnicity independently predicted future falls among community-dwelling older Singaporeans, and whether ethnicity moderated the relationships between falls risk factors at baseline and falls at follow up. <br><br>METHODS: Data from a longitudinal survey of older Singaporeans were used. Baseline assessment included handgrip strength, global cognitive function, mobility difficulties, health and psychosocial status. One-year retrospective falls information at follow up was the primary outcome. <br><br>RESULTS: Final analysis included 1975 participants (mean age 73.6 ± 6.2 years, 53% women). Indians, followed by Malays, had a higher risk of falling compared with Chinese at follow up. This association remained after controlling for falls risk factors. Self-reported pain and poor global cognitive function imposed a substantial increment in the risk of falling among Malays compared with Chinese, but not Indians. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Ethnicity was a significant predictor of future falls among older Singaporeans. Falls screening and intervention should take ethnicity into account to reach and support the appropriate target population. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2017; ••: ••-••.<br><br>© 2017 Japan Geriatrics Society.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1444-1586",
doi="10.1111/ggi.13143",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ggi.13143"
}