Global prevalence of falls in the older adults: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

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Authors

Nader Salari · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Niloofar Darvishi · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Melika Ahmadipanah · Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Shamarina Shohaimi · Universiti Putra Malaysia

Masoud Mohammadi · Gerash University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

The problem of falls, as a common problem with harmful consequences, needs to be seriously considered by policymakers and health care providers to make appropriate plans for preventive interventions to reduce the rate of falls in the older people.

Topics & Keywords

Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

Volume 17, Issue 1, pp. 334-334

DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03222-1

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