Falls in the Elderly: Assessment and Prevention in the Community
Overview
Overview
Journal
Can Fam Physician
Specialties
General Medicine
Public Health
Public Health
Date
2011 Jan 12
PMID
21221300
Citations
1
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Abstract
Falls are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. One in three older people will fall every year. Assessing intrinsic (patient) factors and extrinsic (environmental) factors that increase the risk of falling is an important part of caring for the elderly. Physicians can readily assess balance and mobility as part of a preventive approach.
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