Prevalence and risk factors for falls in community-dwelling older population in Kerala; results from a cross sectional survey
Background: Falls and their incapacitating effects are a significant concern for older people, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Falls are a significant concern among older people which requires immediate public health action. The current study examines multiple fall risk factors among...
Main Authors: | Saju Madavanakadu Devassy, Lorane Scaria |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-08-01
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Series: | Heliyon |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023059455 |
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