Vitamin B12 deficiency, an overlooked risk factor of falling in elderly patients with chronic psychiatric disorders

BACKGROUND: Falls are among the most common accidents in psychiatric hospitals. One of the possible causes of falls is vitamin B12 deficiency, which is especially prevalent among older adults. However, it was not ignored in previous studies. METHODS: This clinical trial was conducted on older pat...

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Main Author: Mohammad Sayadnasiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vesnu Publications 2021-04-01
Series:Chronic Diseases Journal
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Online Access:http://cdjournal.muk.ac.ir/index.php/cdj/article/view/637