[Identifying factors related to the diagnosis "risk of falls" among the elderly in a microarea].

Considering that falls, among the elderly, represent a relevant public health issue, this study aims at identifying factors related to the nursing diagnosis "risk of falls" among 51 elderly people who reside in a microarea. Results have showed that all the elderly had the nursing diagnosis "risk of falls" related to many intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The knowledge of this population's needs shows how important the adoption of educational, individual and collective measures aiming the maintenance of their health level is.