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Geriatric falls: assessing the cause, preventing recurrence.

Publication date: 1989-06-30

Keywords: Accident Prevention, Accidental Falls, prevention & control, Age Factors, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Humans, Hypotension, Orthostatic, complications, Male, Peripheral Nervous System Diseases, Proprioception, Recurrence, Risk Factors

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Falling represents a common and dangerous problem for the elderly. As a result, fall prevention has become a focus of clinical attention. This article examines why older people fall, what factors place persons at risk for falling, and how to prevent falls.

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ScienceOpen disciplines: Chemistry

Keywords: Accident Prevention,Accidental Falls,prevention & control,Age Factors,Aged,Aged, 80 and over,Female,Humans,Hypotension, Orthostatic,complications,Male,Peripheral Nervous System Diseases,Proprioception,Recurrence,Risk Factors

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