Development of a fall-risk assessment profile for community-dwelling older adults by using the National Health Interview Survey in Taiwan

Development of a fall-risk assessment profile for community-dwelling older adults by using the National Health Interview Survey in Taiwan

Abstract Background Falls represent a global health issue among older adults and cause a considerable burden on medical systems. In this study, a fall-risk assessment profile was developed for community-dwelling older adults. Method The data of survey participants aged > 65 years were obtained fr...

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Main Authors: Ping-Ling Chen, Hsiao-Yu Lin, Jiann Ruey Ong, Hon-Ping Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Older
Fall
National Health Interview Survey
Risk assessment profile
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8286-8

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