Outdoor falls among middle-aged and older adults: a neglected public health problem

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 30/07/2006 - 20:06
Abstract - Outdoor falls among middle-aged and older adults etc - Web page
Although risk factors for indoor falls among older individuals have been well studied, little is known about the etiology of outdoor falls. This paper examines risk factors for outdoor falls among middle-aged and older adults.
Author(s):
Wenjun Li, Theresa Keegan, Barbara Sternfeld, Stephen Sidney, Charles Quesenberry, and Jennifer Kelsey
Publisher(s):
American Public Health Association
Reference #:
Unknown
Date Published:
June 2006
Copyright:
Publisher Email: comments@apha.org
Region:
USA Location: unknown
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
fitness
older people
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.30 Accident-prevention research
-3 Safety & Health

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