Characteristic | n = 38 |
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Age, years, mean (range) | 71.4 (52–84) |
Gender, female | 27 (71) |
Language spoken at home, English | 37 (97) |
Highest level of education | |
Primary education | 1 (3) |
Secondary education or equivalent | 16 (42) |
Trade / technical / vocational training | 9 (24) |
University level education | 12 (32) |
Perceived general health | |
Poor | 2 (5) |
Fair | 5 (13) |
Good | 13 (34) |
Very good | 14 (37) |
Excellent | 4 (11) |
Different types of prescription medication, mean (standard deviation) | 2.7 (2.7) |
Discussed falls prevention with GP or another health professional, yes | 9 (24) |
Ever undertaken any activities that are aimed at healthy aging or preventing falls?, yes | 21 (55) |
Experienced a fall in the past 12 months?, yes | 15 (40) |
Injured as a result of the fall?, yes | 8 (53) |