Issues in geriatric care: falls - Patel D, Ackermann RJ.

One in three older adults falls each year. There are approximately 2.5 million falls among older adults treated in emergency departments. Falls account for 87% of all fractures in this age group. The biggest risk factor for falling is a history of falls. O...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news