Fall-related injuries among Canadian seniors, 2005–2013: an analysis of the Canadian Community Health Survey

Introduction: We describe the epidemiology and trends of fall-related injuries among Canadian seniors aged 65 years and older by sex and age, as well as the circumstances and consequences of their injuries. Methods: We analyzed nationally representative data from the 2005, 2009/2010 and 2013 samples...

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Main Authors: M. T. Do, V. C. Chang, N. Kuran, W. Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Health Agency of Canada 2015-09-01
Series:Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada
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Online Access:https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/reports-publications/health-promotion-chronic-disease-prevention-canada-research-policy-practice/vol-35-no-7-2015/fall-related-injuries-among-canadian-seniors-2005-2013-analysis-canadian-community-health-survey.html