| Autor: |
Yeong Uen Yea, Tan Soon Yee, Yap Jun Fai, Choo Wan Yuen |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2016 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Malaysian Family Physician, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 7-14 (2016) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1985-2274 |
| Popis: |
Fall is a major cause of injuries and can increase the risk of early mortalityamong elderly. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of falls among community-dwelling elderly in rural Malaysia and its associated factors. Data were obtained from a cross-sectional survey in five randomly selected districts in the state of Perak, Malaysia. A total of 250 households were randomly selected. A total of 811 individuals aged 60 years or more were recruited and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Information about socio-demographic, history of falls in the past 1 year, medical history, drug history and physical activity level were enquired. |
| Databáze: |
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