Investigation of the prevalent fall-related risk factors of fractures in elderly referred to Tehran hospitals
Abstract Background: Prevalence of fall-related mortality is rising in the elderly population. Falling is one of the causes of the murderous and non-murderous injuries in the elderly population which can lead to disability, dependence and decline of quality of life. Fractures constitute a major part...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Iran University of Medical Sciences
2013-02-01
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| Series: | Medical Journal of The Islamic Republic of Iran |
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| Online Access: | http://mjiri.tums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-563&slc_lang=en&sid=1 |