Prevalence and Associated Factors of Falls among Older Adults between Urban and Rural Areas of Shantou City, China.

Xiaodong ChenZeting LinRan GaoYi-Jian Yang Liping Li

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

Older adults have a higher rate of falling in Shantou City, compared to the average rate in China. There are similarities and differences in the associated factors of falls among older adults between urban and rural areas of Shantou City. Targeted interventions for older adults in different regions may be more effective in reducing the risk of falls.

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