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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions globally.
  • Falls are a significant public health concern, particularly among older adults.
  • The relationship between asthma and fall risk requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the association between asthma and the risk of falls in a large Korean population.
  • To determine if asthma severity, indicated by uncontrolled asthma, further elevates fall risk.
  • To identify risk factors for falls among individuals with asthma.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey of 228,642 participants from the 2013 Korean Community Health Survey.
  • Inclusion of 6,372 individuals diagnosed with asthma by a physician.
  • Logistic regression analysis to assess the association between asthma and falls, adjusting for sociodemographic factors and comorbidities.

Main Results:

  • 27.1% of asthma patients and 32.7% of those with uncontrolled asthma reported falls.
  • Asthma was associated with a 1.27-fold increased risk of falls (adjusted OR).
  • Uncontrolled asthma showed a 1.55-fold increased risk of falls compared to non-asthma individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Asthma is significantly associated with an increased risk of falls.
  • The risk of falls is notably higher in individuals with uncontrolled asthma.
  • These findings highlight the importance of managing asthma to prevent falls.