Falls
Physical Activity Update - I (Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cancers, Falls, Sleep, Dementia)
Updated data on the impact of physical activity on blood pressure, diabetes, sleep, cancers, falls and dementia
![Physical Activity Update - I (Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cancers, Falls, Sleep, Dementia)](/content/images/size/w1460/format/webp/2024/03/1.webp)
Poor Vision can Increase the Risk of Falls and Fractures
Poor vision increases the risk of falls and fractures.
![Poor Vision can Increase the Risk of Falls and Fractures](/content/images/size/w1460/format/webp/2024/01/DALL-E-2024-01-13-21.41.29---A-more-dynamic-illustration-depicting-an-elderly-Indian-person-with-vision-impairment--in-the-process-of-falling--in-a-household-setting.-The-individu.png)
Falls-Proofing the House
Falls-proofing the house reduces the rate and number of falls
![Falls-Proofing the House](/content/images/size/w1460/format/webp/2023/11/Falls-Proofing-the-House.jpeg)
The Paradox of Walking Aids
Walking aids such as canes and walkers often cause more falls than prevent falls
![The Paradox of Walking Aids](/content/images/size/w1460/format/webp/2023/03/atmasvasth.001.jpeg)
Screening for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, if present, should be detected and treated to reduce the incidence of falls and fractures
![Screening for Osteoporosis](/content/images/size/w1460/format/webp/2022/10/atmasvasth.001-2.jpeg)
Falls
Falls prevention need a multi-pronged solution including physical activity, improving hearing, vision and making the surroundings and home fall-proof
![Falls](/content/images/size/w1460/format/webp/2021/09/matkamedicine.001-7.jpeg)