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    This study developed sex-specific fall risk indexes for older adults, revealing unique risk factors for females and improving fall prediction accuracy. Sex-specific measures enhance clinical screenings and interventions for fall prevention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Falls are a major health concern for older adults, with higher incidence in females.
    • Current screening tools often lack sex-specific considerations.
    • Understanding sex differences in fall risk is crucial for effective clinical strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate separate, sex-specific fall risk indexes.
    • To identify intrinsic risk factors contributing to falls in older adults.
    • To improve the accuracy of fall risk prediction by accounting for sex differences.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized data from a population-based study with separate test and validation sets.
    • Employed Cox proportional hazards regression to determine risk factor weights for each sex.
    • Developed multidimensional fall indexes based on significant intrinsic risk factors.

    Main Results:

    • Identified sex-specific fall risk factors, including underweight BMI and fall-risk-inducing drugs (FRIDs) for females.
    • The sex-specific index significantly predicted future falls, with higher hazard ratios for females.
    • Achieved high classification accuracy (up to 79% at 10 years) for both sexes.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant sex differences exist in fall risk factors among older adults.
    • Sex-specific fall risk assessment tools can enhance clinical screenings.
    • Tailored interventions based on sex-specific factors may improve fall prevention outcomes.