ABSTRACT
Studies point to the origin of falls through different intrinsic or extrinsic risk factors (King et al., 2013; Poh-Chin et al., 2009; Rubenstein & Josephson, 2006). The intrinsic causes are related to the biomechanics and psychological conditions inherent to each individual. On the other hand, the extrinsic factors are related to environmental causes and circumstantial situations. About 75% of falls occur on sidewalks (Poh-Chin et al., 2009; Lundborg & Gard, 2000), the majority caused by tripping, slipping on objects or due to irregular or slippery surfaces. This study focuses specifically on the risk of accidents and injuries to which people are exposed while walking on sidewalks, risk situations that can trigger falls in pedestrians, investigating interventions that may reduce unsafe conditions in the sidewalk environment.
