Circumstances and Consequences of Falls in Community-Living Elderly in North Bangalore Karnataka
Background: Falls are one of the causes of injuries and non-communicable diseases associated with old age. Falls lead to 20-30% of mild to severe injuries and are underlying cause of 10-15% of all emergency departments. Knowledge of the circumstances and consequences of falls is important for u...
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Language: | English |
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Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad
2015-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University |
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Online Access: | http://www.jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol4no4/JKIMSU,%20Vol.%204,%20No.%204,%20Oct-Dec%202015%20Page%2027-35.pdf |