Patterns and predictors of falls and their consequences in extreme old age

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Falls in old age can have serious consequences. The impact on health and social care is growing as the older population increases, but there are few data on falling amongst the “oldest old”. This study aimed to provide much needed information on this fastest growing section of t...

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Main Author: Fleming, Jane
Published: University of Cambridge 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.599075