Introduction - Falls are the leading cause of accidental death among people aged 65 and older. They result in fractures, hospitalizations, and loss of independence, and can lead to institutionalization. A better understanding of the profile of those affected allows for the tailoring of preventive measures. Method - The Baromètre Santé is a cross-sectional telephone survey that has included a module of questions on falls since 2005. In 2010, 3,258 people aged 55 to 85 were surveyed. Descriptive analyses and logistic regressions were conducted to determine the characteristics of individuals who reported having fallen in the past twelve months. Results - In total, 25.1% of women and 17.4% of men reported having fallen in the past twelve months. Among women, the frequency of falls decreases between the ages of 70 and 74, whereas it remains generally stable among men. Among men, alcohol consumption is a factor associated with falls; among women, reporting a chronic illness and being overweight are significantly associated. In all cases, having fallen is significantly associated with lower quality-of-life scores and a higher risk of disability. Discussion - Data from the Health Barometer show a slight decrease in the prevalence of falls between 2005 and 2010. However, the negative associations between falls and certain health indicators are confirmed. These results will be put into perspective with the literature on the perception of fall risk. Source: poster cited in the "Revue d'épidémiologie et de santé publique" in Supplement 5, Issue 62.