Prevalence and correlates of fear of falling among elderly population in urban area of Karnataka, India

Context: Falls are a major public health problem in the elderly population. Fear of falling (FOF) among elderly persons can compromise quality of life by limiting mobility, diminished sense of well-being and reduced social interactions. India is undergoing a demographic transitional phase with urban...

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Main Authors: Abhay B Mane, T Sanjana, Prabhakar R Patil, T Sriniwas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Mid-Life Health
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Online Access:http://www.jmidlifehealth.org/article.asp?issn=0976-7800;year=2014;volume=5;issue=3;spage=150;epage=155;aulast=Mane