@article{ref1,
title="Accidental injuries in older adults: a challenge for the health systems",
journal="Salud publica de Mexico",
year="2008",
author="Salgado de Snyder, V. Nelly and Ruelas González, Maria Guadalupe",
volume="50",
number="6",
pages="463-471",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To identify factors (sociodemographic, health, and social support) associated with the presence of accidental injuries in older adults living in deprived urban neighborhoods in four Mexican municipalities. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Cross-sectional survey carried out in 2004-2005, with a non-probabilistic, intentional sample of 799 male and female elderly living in deprived urban areas in four Mexican municipalities. For the statistical analysis, non-parametric tests and multivariate logistic regression models were used. RESULTS: More than a third (37%) of the sample reported injuries; with falls being the main cause. Home was the venue where most accidents took place (52%). Risk factors for accidental injuries were: advanced age, working, greater number of illnesses, consumption of more medicines and remedies, self-perception of&quot;poor&quot;health , consumption of alcoholic beverages, inadequate family support and being a caretaker of others. CONCLUSIONS: The multi-causality of accidental injuries in older adults demands the participation of all sectors of society, and particularly public health interventions.<p /> <p>Language: es</p>",
language="es",
issn="0036-3634",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}