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Analyzing the problem of falls among older people
Falls are a serious problem facing the elderly. The prevention of falls that contribute to disability, mainly in elderly people, is an important issue. Ensuring the greatest possible functionality for elderly people is an important element in the prevention of disability. This paper analyzes the imp...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2012
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3468115/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23055770 http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S32651 |
| Sumario: | Falls are a serious problem facing the elderly. The prevention of falls that contribute to disability, mainly in elderly people, is an important issue. Ensuring the greatest possible functionality for elderly people is an important element in the prevention of disability. This paper analyzes the importance of falls, risk factors for falls, and interventions to prevent falls. Recent publications as well as research regarding the prevention and rehabilitation for falls are reviewed. |
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