Prevalence of falls among community-dwelling elderly and its associated factors: A cross-sectional study in Perak, Malaysia

Introduction: Fall is a major cause of injuries and can increase the risk of early mortality among elderly. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of falls among community-dwelling elderly in rural Malaysia and its associated factors. Methods: Data were obtained from a cross-sec...

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Main Authors: Yeong, U.Y., Tan, S.Y., Yap, J.F., Choo, W.Y.
Format: Article
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2016
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