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Fall Prevention: Who's at Risk?

Sergio Romero and Linda B. Bobroff

 

Figure 1. Speak with your health care provider about conditions or medications that may affect your risk of falling.
Figure 1.  Speak with your health care provider about conditions or medications that may affect your risk of falling.
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There are many risk factors associated with falls. Some risks are environmental, like poor lighting, while others relate to diseases people have or medications they take. Take this quiz to see if you are at high risk for falling! For each question, circle "Yes" or "No."

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If you answered "Yes" to any of the questions, you may be at high risk for falling. The more questions you answered “yes” to, the higher your risk of falling. Ask your health care provider about modifications and actions you can take to reduce your risk of falling. You can also find tips for preventing falls at home in Fall Prevention: Solutions for Your Home (https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FY734).

Publication #FCS2227

Date:May 11th, 2022

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Romero, Sergio

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University of Florida

Bobroff, Linda B.

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