Meta-analysis documents fall risk prevalence among MENA older adults

A systematic review published 30 October 2026 reports pooled rates across standard clinical fall assessment tools.

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A systematic review and meta-analysis on fall risk among older adults in the Middle East and North Africa was published 30 October 2026 in the Journal of Global Health. The study is indexed on PubMed^[1]. The analysis included 57 studies. Authors reported pooled prevalence of older adults classified at higher fall risk was 54.2% using the Missouri Alliance for Home Care Fall Risk Assessment, 33.4% using the Morse Fall Scale, and 41.7% using the Berg Balance Scale. All results include 95% confidence intervals as published. Registered dietitian Amy Davis, RDN has stated that adequate protein intake helps preserve muscle mass which protects bones and reduces fall risk in older adults^[2].

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"Prevalence of fall risk and fear of falling among older adults in the Middle East and North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis." published in Journal of global health as a meta-analysis (PubMed 42961087, doi 10.7189/jogh.16.04397). Sample: 57 as stated in the abstract. Results as the authors report them: The pooled prevalence of older adults at higher fall risk was 54.2% (95% confidence interval (CI) = 35.1, 72.8) based on the Missouri Alliance for Home Care Fall Risk Assessment and · PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov, read by the New studies instrument · the fact recordUnited Statesofficial source
Registered dietitian Amy Davis, RDN stated that adequate protein intake helps preserve muscle mass which protects bones and reduces fall risk in older adults. · Media Indonesia

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