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Sleep problems as a risk factor for falls in a sample of community dwelling adults aged 64-99 years
Author(s)Glenn S Brassington, Abby C King, Donald L Bliwise
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 48, no 10, October 2000
Pagespp 1234-1240
KeywordsSleep disorders ; At risk ; Falls ; Living in the community ; United States of America.
AnnotationOf the 971 women and 335 men aged 64-99 in this California study to determine whether sleep problems are associated with falling, 284 (19%; 20% of the women and 14% of the men)) reported falling in the previous 12 months. A number of risk factors for falls were identified, but nighttime sleep problem variables remained significant risk factors. Behavioural research focusing on the effectiveness on insomnia treatment in old age should not only examine typical sleep-related outcomes (e.g. total time asleep, number of awakenings) but also the occurrence of falls. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-001211203 A
ClassmarkCTS: CA3: OLF: K4: 7T

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