A case-control study on risk factors for falls among older adults attending Klinik Rawatan Keluarga in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

Background: Falls is an important geriatric problem due to its potential negative impacts on the affected older adults. But, little is known about the risk factors for falls among older adults who attend the health clinics. Objectives: The objective of the study was to identify the associated fac...

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Main Author:	Ling, Chow Pei
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2016
Subjects:	RA Public aspects of medicine
Online Access:	http://eprints.usm.my/41669/
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