Analysis of factors influencing fall risk among elderly people in rural of China

Abstract Falls can cause serious health problems in the elderly. China is gradually entering a moderately aging society. In rural areas of China, the elderly are at a higher risk of falling. This study aims to explore and analyze the factors affecting the fall risk of elderly people in rural areas o...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Yaodong Zhao, Dan Xie, Chi Zhang, Haibo Wang, Beibei Zhang, Song Liu, Min Li, Guimei Chen, Hong Ding
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Subjects:	Rural areas of China Senior citizen Risk of falls Influencing factors Falls
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-60430-x

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