The epidemiology of falls in Portugal: an analysis of hospital admission data

Background: Falls are a common cause of injury and pose an increased risk of morbidity, mortality, and lifelong disability. Falls encompass a troublesome definition and can pose challenges in epidemiological studies. Data on fall-related hospital admissions in Portugal remain unpublished. This study...

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Main Author: Sampaio, Filipa (author)
Other Authors: Nogueira, Paulo (author), Ascenção, Raquel (author), Henriques, Adriana (author), Costa, Andreia (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2022
Subjects:
Accidental falls
Hospitalization
Inpatients
Patient admission
Risk factor
Portugal
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/14383
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.ipl.pt:10400.21/14383

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/14383

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