Prevalence And Risk for Fall Among Elderly in Urban Area of Southern Karnataka

Introduction: Falls in older adults are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.  The cause is often multi-factorial, and may require a multi-disciplinary approach both to treat any injuries sustained and to prevent future falls. Objective was to estimate the prevalence of falls and risk fac...

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Published in:National Journal of Community Medicine
Main Authors: Mahesh Venkatesha, Latha K, Varsha R Mokhasi, Muninarayana C, Ravishankar S, Lakshmi L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medsci Publications 2016-09-01
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Online Access:https://njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/1053