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Falling and perimenopausal women

D J Torgerson1, M J Garton, D M Reid

  • 1Health Economics Research Unit, Foresterhill, Aberdeen.

Age and Ageing
|January 1, 1993
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Perimenopausal women

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Bone Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Osteoporosis screening in perimenopausal women is crucial for fracture prevention.
  • The link between falling, bone density, and menopause is under-researched.
  • Population-based studies are needed to identify fall risk factors in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate risk factors for falling in women aged 45-49.
  • To explore the relationship between falling and bone mineral density in perimenopausal women.
  • To identify modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors associated with falls in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • Population-based screening program for osteoporosis.
  • Inclusion of women aged 45-49 years.

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  • Analysis of historical risk factors and bone mineral density data.

    • Main Results:

    • Menopausal status was identified as a significant factor in fall risk.
    • Increased body weight correlated with a higher risk of falling.
    • Use of diuretics, self-reported arthritis, and lack of car ownership were associated with increased fall risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Several factors, including menopausal status and lifestyle, contribute to fall risk in perimenopausal women.
    • Identifying these risk factors can inform targeted fall prevention strategies.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the interplay between bone density and falls in this population.