Loop Evidence Summary: Sex and Gender Differences in Falls
Last updated: August 24, 2023
This Loop evidence summary focuses on differences in falls between men and women. These include sex/gender differences in the incidence and prevalence of falls, exposure to fall-related risk factors, perceptions about falls, and fall prevention and fall risk avoidance strategies. The summary also describes equity-related issues and implications arising from sex/gender differences in falls and concludes with implications for research and practice.