Fall determinants in the adult Portuguese

OBJECTIVES: Falls are a major public health issue, given its prevalence and social impact. This study aimed to (1) characterize fallers in the adult Portuguese population as well as (2) identify if some chronic conditions are fall determinants. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Our data of 7403 adults (≥18 year...

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Main Author: Marques, Ana João (author)
Other Authors: Rodrigues, Ana (author), Dias, Sara (author), Canhão, Helena (author), Branco, Jaime (author), Vaz, Carlos (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2020
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10362/96871
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:run.unl.pt:10362/96871