Awareness of Risk Factors for Fall among the Elderly Population: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction: Aging is a complex process involving physiological, morphological, biochemical, and psychological changes. In India, the elderly face health challenges, including falls, which are a major problem. The prevalence of falls among older individuals ranges from 26% to 37%, with a pooled pre...
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| Main Authors: | Chaitrali Bhide, Shivani Chutke, Parag Sancheti, Ashok Shyam |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_282_24 |
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