Fall determinants in the adult Portuguese: do chronic conditions change the risk of falling?
Objectives: Falls are a major public health issue, given its prevalence and social impact. This study aimed to (1) characterize fallers in the adult Portuguese population as well as (2) identify if some chronic conditions are fall determinants. Material and methods: Our data of 7403 adults (≥18 ye...
Main Authors: | Ana João Marques, Ana M Rodrigues, Sara Dias, Helena Canhão, Jaime Branco, Carlos Vaz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia
2019-10-01
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Series: | Acta Reumatológica Portuguesa |
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Online Access: | http://www.actareumatologica.pt/files/article/1273_fall_determinants_in_the_adult_portuguese_do_chronic_conditions_change_the_risk_of_falling__file.pdf |
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