Prevalência de quedas em idosos e fatores associados

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Authors

Fernando Vinholes Siqueira · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Luiz Augusto Facchini · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Roberto Xavier Piccini · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Elaine Tomasi · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Elaine Thumé · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Denise Silva da Silveira · Secretaria Municipal de Saúde

Vera Regina de Aquino Vieira

Abstract

The prevalence of falls among elderly could be reduced through actions targeting their needs in health care units, especially regarding preventable associated factors.

Topics & Keywords

Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Physical Education and Gymnastics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Revista de Saúde Pública

Volume 41, Issue 5, pp. 749-756

DOI: 10.1590/s0034-89102007000500009

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