Fear of falling and associated factors among older people living in Bahir Dar City, Amhara, Ethiopia- a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Fear of falling (FOF) is the most common public health problem, which can lead to loss of confidence, reducing physical and social activities, depression, loss of mobility, increased risk of falls, physical weakness, and strong negative impact on an older people’s quality of life...

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Main Authors: Gebremeskel Birhanie, Haimanot Melese, Gebrerufael Solomon, Berihu Fissha, Molla Teferi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02534-x