It is estimated that 35% of the elderly people aged more than 65 years old falls annually, and such number increases to 42% among subjects aged 70 years old or more6. Such falls can lead to severe injuries, and therefore they are considered as a public health issue.
Se estima que el 35% de los mayores de 65 años sufre caídas anualmente y aumenta al 42% en sujetos de 70 años y más, las que pueden generar injurias graves, por lo cual son consideradas un problema de salud pública.