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Isabel Márquez1, María Fernanda Carrillo-Vega2, Mario Ulises Pérez-Zepeda3

  • 1Semillero de Neurociencias y Envejecimiento, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Bogotá, Colombia.. imarquez@javeriana.edu.co.

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Motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) is linked to an increased risk of falls, recurrent falls, and complicated falls in older adults. Early screening for MCR could help prevent serious fall-related injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neurology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCR) is a condition affecting older adults.
  • Falls are a significant health concern for the elderly population.
  • Understanding risk factors for falls is crucial for preventative strategies.

Purpose:

  • To determine the association between Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCR) and fall-related outcomes in older Mexican adults.
  • To investigate if MCR predicts recurrent and complicated falls.
  • To assess the relationship between MCR and the number of falls.

Summary:

  • A secondary analysis of the Mexican Health and Aging Study included 1,929 participants (median age 62).
  • The prevalence of MCR was 17.4%.

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  • MCR was significantly associated with an increased risk of falls (sHR 1.11), recurrent falls (sHR 1.16), complicated falls (sHR 1.25), and the number of falls (IRR 1.19).

    • Impact:

    • Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCR) is an independent predictor of falls in older adults.
    • Findings suggest that incorporating MCR screening into clinical assessments could help identify at-risk individuals.
    • Early identification and intervention may reduce the burden of fall-related injuries in the elderly population.