Falls are one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in older adults. Every year, an
estimated 30–40% of patients over the age of 65 will fall at least once. Falls lead to …

Background Falls are the leading cause of accidental injury and death among older adults.
One of three adults over the age of 65 years falls annually. As the size of elderly population …

The WHO World report on ageing and health is not for the book shelf it is a living breathing
testament to all older people who have fought for their voice to be heard at all levels of …

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Background: Patient falls are considered a challenge to the patient's safety in hospitals,
which, in addition to increasing the length of stay and costs, may also result in severe …

Stairways are a common location for falls, and they result in a disproportionate risk of death
or severe injury. Stairway falls are a significant problem across the lifespan and are often …

Falls are an important health issue. They cause significant morbidity and mortality
particularly in older people, and also have marked psychological effects on the individual …

Iäkkäiden kaatumisten ehkäisy-opas kokoaa tietoa ja käytännön työvälineitä kaatumisten
ehkäisyn toteuttamiseksi. Opas perustuu tutkimustietoon sekä kliinisessä käytännössä …

Purpose. To examine the visual predictors of falls and injurious falls among older adults with
glaucoma. Methods. Prospective falls data were collected for 71 community-dwelling adults …

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