Neighborhood Environment and Falls among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Background: Falls present a major challenge to active aging, but the relationship between neighborhood factors and falls is poorly understood. This study examined the relationship between fall events and neighborhood factors, including neighborhood social cohesion (sense of belonging, trust, friendl...

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Main Authors: Emily Joy Nicklett, Matthew C. Lohman, Matthew Lee Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/2/175