Kumari, Y.
Comparison of fall risk in rural and urban community-dwelling Indian elderly [electronic resource] / Y Kumari, SA Dsouza. - pp. 54-59.
To compare the intrinsic risk factors (health, balance, and mobility) and the prevalence, circumstances, and consequences of fall in urban and rural Indian elderly.
Urban and rural elderly differ in intrinsic risk factors, circumstances and consequences of fall, and also in socioeconomic and environmental risk factors. A fall prevention programme should be tailored specifically for the two populations for optimum results.
Mode of access: Internet.
Accidental falls; Aged; Rural population; Urban population
Comparison of fall risk in rural and urban community-dwelling Indian elderly [electronic resource] / Y Kumari, SA Dsouza. - pp. 54-59.
To compare the intrinsic risk factors (health, balance, and mobility) and the prevalence, circumstances, and consequences of fall in urban and rural Indian elderly.
Urban and rural elderly differ in intrinsic risk factors, circumstances and consequences of fall, and also in socioeconomic and environmental risk factors. A fall prevention programme should be tailored specifically for the two populations for optimum results.
Mode of access: Internet.
Accidental falls; Aged; Rural population; Urban population
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