Fall risks and Health-related quality of life among elderly attending primary healthcare centers in South Western Nigeria: A cross-sectional study
Background: The older persons are prone to falls resulting in severe injury. Falls among the older adults lead to significant public health sequelae and they account for the most prevalent forms of accidents that occur in older persons. Fall risks may be higher among the elderly with poor quality of...
Main Authors: | Babatunde Akodu, Cynthia Okonkwo, Mobolanle Balogun, Eyitayo Alabi, Gabiel Iloh, Olufunmilayo Olokodana-Adesalu, Patrick Orumbie, Oziegbe Oghide, Moniola Ojikutu, Hussein Agunbiade |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.jcsjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2468-6859;year=2023;volume=20;issue=2;spage=46;epage=51;aulast=Akodu |
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