Falls in the elderly: assessment of prevalence and risk factors.
Background: Falls in elderly people can lead to serious health problems. There is limited knowledge about the prevalence of falls, risk factors and causes of falls in the United Arab Emirates. Objective: To assess the prevalence of falls among older adults aged 60 years and above and to determine t...
Main Authors: | Sharif SI, Al-Harbi AB, Al-Shihabi AM, Al-Daour DS, Sharif RS |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas
2018-09-01
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Series: | Pharmacy Practice |
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Online Access: | https://www.pharmacypractice.org/journal/index.php/pp/article/view/1206 |
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