Prevalence of falls among community-dwelling elderly and its associated factors: A cross-sectional study in Perak, Malaysia

Fall is a major cause of injuries and can increase the risk of early mortalityamong elderly. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of falls among community-dwelling elderly in rural Malaysia and its associated factors. Data were obtained from a cross-sectional survey in five...

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Main Authors: Yeong Uen Yea, Tan Soon Yee, Yap Jun Fai, Choo Wan Yuen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2016-11-01
Series:Malaysian Family Physician
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Online Access:http://e-mfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/prevalence-of-falls.pdf