Predictors of Incident Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Fear of falling (FoF) is common in older people and may lead to physical decline, disability, poor quality of life, and falls. Several risk factors for FoF have been identified in cross-sectional studies, but evidence on predictors of its incidence is scarce. We investigated the latter in community-dwelling older people undergoing a comprehensive geriatric assessment at baseline and after a 2-year follow-up.