History of Falls, Dementia, Lower Education Levels, Mobility Limitations, and Aging Are Risk Factors for Falls among the Community-Dwelling Elderly: A Cohort Study
Background: Falling is a serious issue among elderly community dwellers, often resulting in disability. We aimed to investigate the risk factors for falls among elderly community dwellers. Methods: We recruited 232 participants from multiple community learning and care centers, who provided their in...
Main Authors: | Yan-Yuh Lee, Chien-Liang Chen, I-Chen Lee, I-Ching Lee, Nai-Ching Chen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/17/9356 |
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