The characteristics and risk factors of fatal falls among adults aged 60 and above in Southwest China

Abstract Falls constitute a leading cause of unintentional injury deaths among older adults. This study aimed to examine the comprehensive characteristics of fatal falls among older individuals in Yunnan Province, China, to highlight the challenges faced in elderly care. A total of 22,798 accidental...

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Main Authors: Rui Deng, Benyan Li, Mingfang Qin, Xinyi Yu, Junli Sun, Feng Jiao, Yuan Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-54265-9