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Falls among the elderly: Epidemiology and prevention

Last Modified: 09/15/2011

Sorock GS.  Falls among the elderly: Epidemiology and prevention. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 1988;4(5):282-288.

This article contends that a majority of patient falls can be broken down into three preventable causes: reduced peripheral neurosensation, the use of psychoactive medication, and environmental hazards.

 

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