(1. Department of Geriatrics,;2. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,;3. Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730,China)
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Abstract:
Falls are common among the elderly, often leading to severe outcomes. Vestibular dysfunction is one of the main causes of the falls. A variety of chronic diseases affect vestibular function, and the elderly are at high risk of chronic diseases. This paper reviews the effects of some common chronic diseases on vestibular functions in the elderly and the mechanisms with a view to adding a possible new perspective to the assessment and prevention of fall risks.
