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Title:
Can living in an age-friendly neighborhood environment protect older adults from falls in China?
Abstract:
Falls pose a significant threat to the health and well-being of older adults, particularly in China, where fall-related injuries are alarmingly prevalent. Based on a Longitudinal survey in China, the study examines the relationship between the quality of age-friendliness of neighborhood environment and the occurrence of falls among older adults. The study employed a complementary log-log regression model to explore this association. The results revealed a non-linear relationship between the age-friendliness of neighborhoods and fall risks. Improving age-friendliness reduces falls when low, but risks increase slightly once a certain threshold is reached. This highlights the need for a balanced approach to creating age-friendly environments. The study also reveals that the protective effect is stronger in urban areas and for older adults living alone, emphasizing the importance of targeted interventions for these vulnerable groups. The study underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to fall prevention, incorporating both environmental modifications and targeted interventions for vulnerable populations. Fostering age-friendly neighborhoods can create safer and more supportive environments for older adults, ultimately improving their quality of life and reducing the burden of fall-related injuries.
