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Screening and Intervention to Prevent Falls and Fractures in Older People | NEJM
May 27, 2022
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Read moreBMC Geriatrics – Map the APPs
December 6, 2021
Exercise interventions, particularly those targeting strength and balance, are effective in preventing falls in older people. Activity levels are generally below recommended levels and reduce with age...
Read moreGlobal Guidelines for Falls in Older Adults
July 19, 2021
There’s international action on fall prevention and management practice guidelines, headed by Canadian fall prevention expert Dr Montero-Odasso of Western University, London, Ontario, Canada Ne...
Read moreWHO: Step Safely
June 11, 2021
Falls take the lives of 684 000 people each year. Beyond the death toll, 172 million more people experience disabilities arising from a fall each year. Falls are not only a significant global public h...
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