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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
2016-11-01
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Series: | Malaysian Family Physician |
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Online Access: | http://e-mfp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/prevalence-of-falls.pdf |