Red Cell Distribution Width and Fall Events in Older Adults

Red-blood cell distribution width (RDW) has been associated with negative outcomes including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pancreatitis, liver disease, and poor pulmonary function. These diseases have also been associated with fall events in older adults. RDW is strongly associated with morbidity and mortality. This study aims to investigate the association between RDW and fall events, and the association between RDW and correlates of falls (weight, BMI, polypharmacy, vision impairment, mobility impairment, facility falls risk assessment scores) in cross-sectional and longitudinal measures in older adults.

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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis

Author(s): Anna Heninger

Program(s): Master of Science

Year: 2014

Adviser(s):

• Lingtak-Neander Chan