Risk factors for falls among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background and objectiveThe prevalence of falls among older adults living in the community is ~30% each year. The impacts of falls are not only confined to the individual but also affect families and the community. Injury from a fall also imposes a heavy financial burden on patients and their famili...

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Main Authors: Ying Li, Lingyu Hou, Hanping Zhao, Rongrong Xie, Yue Yi, Xiaorong Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.1019094/full