Prevalence of falls and comparison of health-related physical fitness factors between different faller categories among institutionalized older adults in Kandy District of Sri Lanka.

Prevalence of falls and comparison of health-related physical fitness factors between different faller categories among institutionalized older adults in Kandy District of Sri Lanka.

Falls can be identified as one of the main issues in elderly population which can lead to serious consequences. Elderly population can be subdivided as community dwelling older adults and institutionalized older adults. The components of health-related physical fitness factors play an important role...

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Main Authors: Welgama Ihalage Suheja Madhushani Ihalage, Vidhana Ralalage Chalana Sithara Wijebandara, Diwalawaththe Gedara Wathsala Sewwandi Wickramakumari, Wickramasingha Mudiyanselage Buddhini Dilesha Wickramasingha, Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Ruwan Keerthi Sampath, Manchanayake Mudiyanselage Jinali Pabodha Manchanayake, Esther Liyanage
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0297946&type=printable

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