Temporal trends and characteristics of fall-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits among older adults in Canada

Temporal trends and characteristics of fall-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits among older adults in Canada

AbstractFalls among older adults (aged 65 years and older) are a public health concern in Canada. Fall-related injuries can cause a reduction in quality of life among older adults, and death. They also entail substantial health care costs. It is essential to monitor fallrelated...

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Main Authors: Xiaoquan Yao, André S. Champagne, Steven R. McFaull, Wendy Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Health Agency of Canada 2024-12-01
Series:Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada
Online Access:https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/reports-publications/health-promotion-chronic-disease-prevention-canada-research-policy-practice/vol-44-no-11-12-2024/temporal-trends-characteristics-fall-related-deaths-hospitalizations-emergency-department-visits-older-adults-canada.html
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