Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health

Original Articles

Effect of Preexisting Musculoskeletal Diseases on the 1-Year Incidence of Fall-related Injuries: Won Kyung Lee, Kyoung Ae Kong, Hyesook Park; J Prev Med Public Health. 2012;45(5):283-290. Published online September 28, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.2012.45.5.283

9,211 View
76 Download
11 Crossref

Objectives

People who have chronic diseases, as well as gait imbalance or psychiatric drug use, may be susceptible to injuries from falls and slips. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of musculoskeletal diseases on incidental fall-related injuries among adults in Korea.

Methods

We analyzed data from the 4th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2009), which are national data obtained by a rolling survey sampling method. The 1-year incidence of fall-related injuries was defined by health service utilization within the last year due to injury occurring after a slip and fall, and musculoskeletal diseases included osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and back pain. To evaluate the effects of preexisting musculoskeletal diseases, adults diagnosed before the last year were considered the exposed group, and adults who had never been diagnosed were the unexposed group.

Results

The weighted lifetime prevalence of musculoskeletal disease was 32 540 per 100 000 persons. Musculoskeletal diseases were associated with a higher risk of fall-related injury after adjustment for sex, age, residence, household income, education, occupation, visual disturbance, paralysis due to stroke, and medication for depression (odds ratio [OR], 1.41; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.03 to 1.93). As the number of comorbid musculoskeletal diseases increased, the risk of fall-induced injuries increased (p-value for trend <0.001). In particular, patients who had any musculoskeletal condition were at much higher risk of recurrent fall-related injuries (OR, 6.20; 95% CI, 1.06 to 36.08).

Conclusions

One must take into account the risk of fall-related injuries and provide prevention strategies among adults who have musculoskeletal diseases.

Summary

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by

Effectiveness of neural mobilization on pain intensity, disability, and physical performance in adults with musculoskeletal pain—A protocol for a systematic review of randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials and planned meta-analysis
Frederico Mesquita Baptista, Eduardo Brazete Cruz, Vera Afreixo, Anabela G. Silva, Dylan A. Mordaunt
PLOS ONE.2022; 17(3): e0264230. CrossRef
Analysis of the Associations between Arthritis and Fall Histories in Korean Adults
Jung Woo Lee, Seong Hun Kang, Hyo Geun Choi
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2021; 18(7): 3758. CrossRef
Research on the Recognition of Abnormal Behaviors in the Elderly Based on Wi-Fi Signals
YiFan Li, YongChun Cao, Qiang Lin, WeiQiong Wang
Journal of Physics: Conference Series.2021; 1848(1): 012077. CrossRef
A Feasible Fall Evaluation System via Artificial Intelligence Gesture Detection of Gait and Balance for Sub-Healthy Community- Dwelling Older Adults in Taiwan
Kai-Chih Lin, Rong-Jong Wai
IEEE Access.2021; 9: 146404. CrossRef
Falls: considerations for the dental surgeon
Ishfaq Khan
British Dental Journal.2020; 228(7): 509. CrossRef
Relationships Between Neighborhood Social Capital and The Occurrence of Outdoor Falls in Canadian Older Adults: A Multilevel Analysis
Afshin Vafaei, William Pickett, Maria Victoria Zunzunegui, Beatriz E. Alvarado
Journal of Aging and Health.2018; 30(7): 1108. CrossRef
Difference between old and young adults in contribution of β‐cell function and sarcopenia in developing diabetes mellitus
Bo Kyung Koo, Eun Roh, Ye Seul Yang, Min Kyong Moon
Journal of Diabetes Investigation.2016; 7(2): 233. CrossRef
Changing relative contribution of abdominal obesity and a family history of diabetes on prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Korean men and women aged 30–49 years from 2001 to 2010 从2001至2010年在韩国30–49岁年龄段的男性与女性中腹型肥胖以及糖尿病家族史对糖尿病患病率相对贡献度的变化
Bo Kyung Koo, Sang Wan Kim, Ka Hee Yi, Kyong Soo Park, Min Kyong Moon
Journal of Diabetes.2015; 7(4): 465. CrossRef
Lower‐Extremity Osteoarthritis and the Risk of Falls in a Community‐Based Longitudinal Study of Adults With and Without Osteoarthritis
Adam L. Doré, Yvonne M. Golightly, Vicki S. Mercer, Xiaoyan A. Shi, Jordan B. Renner, Joanne M. Jordan, Amanda E. Nelson
Arthritis Care & Research.2015; 67(5): 633. CrossRef
Fall prevention in older adults
Scott J. Saccomano, Lucille R. Ferrara
The Nurse Practitioner.2015; 40(6): 40. CrossRef
Treating Concurrent Chronic Low Back Pain and Depression with Low-Dose Venlafaxine: An Initial Identification of “Easy-to-Use” Clinical Predictors of Early Response
Soham Rej, Mary Amanda Dew, Jordan F. Karp
Pain Medicine.2014; 15(7): 1154. CrossRef

Trend of Mortality Rate and Injury Burden of Transport Accidents, Suicides, and Falls: Ki Sook Kim, Soon Duck Kim, Sang Hee Lee; J Prev Med Public Health. 2012;45(1):8-13. Published online January 31, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.2012.45.1.8

8,242 View
74 Download
6 Crossref

Abstract PDF

Objectives

Recently injury has become a major world-wide health problem. But studies in Korea about injuries were very few. Thus, this study was conducted to analyze the trend of major injuries from 1991 to 2006 and to provide basic data for preventing injuries.

Methods

This study was based on the National Statistical Office data from 1991 to 2006 and calculated to estimate the burden of major injuries by using the standard expected years of life lost (SEYLL) and total lost earnings equation.

Results

For transport accidents, mortality, SEYLL and total lost earnings were increased from 1991 to 1996 and decreased from 2000 to 2006. On the other hand, for suicides, these were increased gradually. Since 2003, falls were included in ten leading causes of death. This study showed that injury causes major social and economical losses.

Conclusions

We could reduce injury related premature death through active interest in injury prevention program.

Summary

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by

Joinpoint Regression About Injury Mortality and Hospitalization in Korea
Hyun Jin Park, Ui Jeong Kim, Won kyung Lee, Bohyun Park, Yoonhee Shin, Seonhwa Lee, Eun Jeong Choi, Nam-eun Kim, Ju Ok Park, Hyesook Park
Journal of Korean Medical Science.2022;[Epub] CrossRef
Development of a modified trauma and injury severity score to predict disability in acute trauma patients
Ki Jeong Hong, Kyoung Jun Song, Sang Do Shin, Young Sun Ro, Jeong Ho Park, Seung Chul Lee, Chu Hyun Kim
Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine.2020; 7(4): 281. CrossRef
Trend in Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) for Injuries in Korea: 2004–2012
Yoonjic Kim, Yu Jin Kim, Sang Do Shin, Kyoung Jun Song, Jungeun Kim, Jeong Ho Park
Journal of Korean Medical Science.2018;[Epub] CrossRef
The Burden of Acute Pesticide Poisoning and Pesticide Regulation in Korea
Seulki Ko, Eun Shil Cha, Yeongchull Choi, Jaeyoung Kim, Jong-Hun Kim, Won Jin Lee
Journal of Korean Medical Science.2018;[Epub] CrossRef
Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) for Injuries Using Death Certificates and Hospital Discharge Survey by the Korean Burden of Disease Study 2012
Won Kyung Lee, Dohee Lim, Hyesook Park
Journal of Korean Medical Science.2016; 31(Suppl 2): S200. CrossRef
The Burden of Premature Mortality in Hamadan Province in 2006 and 2010 Using Standard Expected Years of Potential Life Lost: A Population-based Study
Jalal Poorolajal, Nader Esmailnasab, Jamal Ahmadzadeh, Tahereh Azizi Motlagh
Epidemiology and Health.2012; 34: e2012005. CrossRef

Investigation of Health Hazards in the Underground Storage Facilities of Ginger Roots.: Hyun Sul Lim, Geun Ryang Bae; Korean J Prev Med. 2002;35(1):72-75.

25,034 View
27 Download

Abstract PDF: OBJECTIVES
To evaluate the health hazards in the underground storage facilities of ginger roots. METHODS: The authors reviewed the emergency rescue records from the Seosan fire department over the period Jan 1, 1996 to Aug 31, 1999. The atmospheres in 3 different underground storage locations were analyzed for O2, CO2, CO, H2S and NH4. RESULTS: From the emergency records, we were able to identify 20 individuals that had been exposed to occupational hazards in the underground storage facilities. Among these 20 cases, 13 were due to asphyxiation (resulting in 7 deaths) and 7 were due to falls. In the first atmospheric tests, performed on Feb 25, 1998, the O2 level inside the underground storage facility, located about 5~6 meters below the surface, was 20.6% and the CO2 level was about 1,000 ppm. CO, H2S and NH4 were not detected. In the second tests on Jul 6, 1999, measurements of the O2 level at 3 meters below the surface in two different storage locations were 15.3 and 15.1%. And the O2 levels inside the storage facilities were 12.2 and 12.1%. The CO2 level was above 5,000 ppm (beyond upper limits of measurement). CO, H2S and NH4 were not detected. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that asphyxiation in the underground storage facilities for ginger roots was not due to the presence of toxic gases such as CO, H2S and NH4, but rather the exclusion of oxygen by carbon dioxide was responsible for causing casualties. For the development of a hazard free working environment, safety education as well as improvements in storage methods are needed.; Summary

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Falls in the Elderly Community.: Joon Pil Cho, Kyung Won Paek, Hyun Jong Song, Yoon Seok Jung, Hae Won Moon; Korean J Prev Med. 2001;34(1):47-54.

2,709 View
47 Download

Abstract PDF: OBJECTIVES
To analyze factors associated with elderly falls in a community dwelling, a comparatively important, but somewhat neglected, health matter. METHODS: Data came from personal interview surveys using a questionnaire of 552 people aged 65 or older living in a community. Socioeconomic, and health related characteristics were investigated as independent variables and experiences of falling in the previous year as the dependent variable. RESULTS: 118(21.4%) of the elderly subjects experienced a fall in the previous year. 24 subjects experienced more than two falls, accounting for 20.3% of the elderly fall victims studied. Factors affecting the falls were families living together, level of daily activity, heart disease, and aconuresis;, therefore an elderly person who lives alone, lives independently, has heart disease, or suffers urinary incontinence had a demonstrated increased chance of falling. CONCLUSION: Groups at risk for falling included elderly persons living alone, living independently, suffering heart disease, or experiencing urinary incontinence. When an elderly fall prevention program is developed and implemented, these results should be considered.; Summary

First
Prev
Page of 1
Next
Last

Search