Investigation of the prevalent fall-related risk factors of fractures in elderly referred to Tehran hospitals

 Abstract Background: Prevalence of fall-related mortality is rising in the elderly population. Falling is one of the causes of the murderous and non-murderous injuries in the elderly population which can lead to disability, dependence and decline of quality of life. Fractures constitute a major par...

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Main Authors: Ali A Jamebozorgi, Azam Kavoosi, Zahra Shafiee, Amir H Kahlaee, Mehdi Raei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Iran University of Medical Sciences 2013-02-01
Series:Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran
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Online Access:http://mjiri.tums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-563&slc_lang=en&sid=1