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FALLS AND OUTCOMES AMONGST OLD PEOPLE IN RURAL DWELLINGS

BACKGROUND: Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among people 65 years and older. This study gives an insight into the prevalence of falls among older people and how they occur in a rural setting in Nigeria. METHODS: A community based survey of 210 consenting old people aged 65 years and abo...

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Autores principales: Adebiyi, A.O., Uchendu, O.C., Ikotun, O.T., Oluleye, O.W., Olukotun, O.P.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University College Hospital, Ibadan 2009
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4111007/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25161462