Risk of falls and fear of falling in older adults residing in public housing in Ontario, Canada: findings from a multisite observational study

Risk of falls and fear of falling in older adults residing in public housing in Ontario, Canada: findings from a multisite observational study

Abstract Background Falls in older adults is a widely researched topic. However, older adults residing in public housing are a vulnerable population that may have unique risk factors for falls. This study aims to describe the prevalence and risk factors for falls, fear of falling, and seeking medica...

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Main Authors: Melissa Pirrie, Guneet Saini, Ricardo Angeles, Francine Marzanek, Jenna Parascandalo, Gina Agarwal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Older adults
Public housing
Fall risk
Fear of falling
Low income
Social determinants of health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-019-1399-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-019-1399-1

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