Depression after low-energy fracture in older women predicts future falls: a prospective observational study

Depression after low-energy fracture in older women predicts future falls: a prospective observational study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Falls are one of the main causes of fractures in elderly people and after a recent fracture, the risk of another fall is increased, resulting in subsequent fracture. Therefore, risk factors for future falls should be determined. We p...

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Main Authors: van den Berg Martha, Verdijk Noortje A, Leusink Geraline L, Wijnands-van Gent Colette JM, Romeijnders Arnold C, Pop Victor JM, van den Bergh Joop PW
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/11/73

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