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Bibliometric Analysis on Research Trend of Accidental Falls in Older Adults by Using Citespace—Focused on Web of Science Core Collection (2010–2020) [PDF]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021 Chen Boyuan
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Systematic causality mapping of factors leading to accidental falls of older adults [PDF]
Public Health in Practice, 2020 , Shiyong Liu
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Frequency and Patterns of Unintentional Injuries among Children Aged Less than 14 Years in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Introduction: Unintentional injuries occur very frequently in the paediatric age group. The major causes leading to unintentional injuries, such as poisoning, fires, drowning, and accidents, can vary according to age.
V Sivagamasundari +2 more
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Zhongguo gonggong weisheng, 2022 ObjectiveTo examine the mortality of accidental falls and its variation trend among Chinese residents during 2004 – 2018 for providing evidences to the development of prevention strategies on accidental falls.
Dan-dan LIU, Qian-yu ZHOU, Hui-min LIU
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Falls in older adults: a practical approach
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2022 Background: Falls are a major problem in public health since they are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. To evaluate the risk of fall and prescribe preventive interventions may be a challenging task.
Cristiana Borges Pereira +1 more
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Journal of Eta Maritime Science, 2022 Falling from a height is the major cause of death and injuries in shipyards and similar constructive industries. This study aims to comprehensively investigate the causes of occupational accidental falls in shipyards.
Abdullah Türk, Murat Özkök
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Hospitalization of unintentional fall injuries in Kuwait: a national database study
BMC Public Health, 2021 Background Accidental falls are a major cause of morbidity placing pressure on hospital capacity and utilizing costly services. Evaluating the burden of falls is key for planning, implementation, and evaluation of prevention strategies.
Islam Kamal Ibrahim, Fatima AlAsoomi
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Complications and Socioeconomic Costs Associated With Falls in the Elderly Population [PDF]
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2018 ObjectiveTo explore the incidence, characteristics, complications and socioeconomic impacts associated with falls in community-dwelling elderly.MethodsFrom September 1, 2015 to October 12, 2015, a questionnaire-based survey was conducted involving a ...
Yeong Guk Lee +10 more
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BMC Public Health, 2021 Background Falls are a common and serious health issue facing the global population, causing an estimated 646,000 deaths per year globally. Wearable devices typically combine accelerometers, gyroscopes and even barometers; using the data collected and ...
Daniel Joseph Warrington +2 more
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Integrative Cancer Therapies, 2021 Background: Older breast cancer survivors are at an increased risk of loss of postural balance and accidental falls, however, the ability of clinical mobility measures to predict falls has not been determined. The purpose of this study was to examine the
Jennifer Blackwood PT, Ph.D. +1 more
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