Risk of Falling and Associated Factors in Older Adults with a Previous History of Falls

Risk of Falling and Associated Factors in Older Adults with a Previous History of Falls

Falls in the elderly are one of the main geriatric syndromes and a clear indicator of fragility in the older adult population. This has serious consequences, leading to an increase in disability, institutionalization and death. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to analyze the prevalence...

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Main Authors: Begoña Pellicer-García, Isabel Antón-Solanas, Enrique Ramón-Arbués, Loreto García-Moyano, Vicente Gea-Caballero, Raúl Juárez-Vela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
accidental falls
aged
gait
postural balance
risk factors
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/11/4085

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