Relating factors to severe injury from outdoor falls in older people.

Hey Youn JungSun-Hyu KimSang Cheal LeeSunpyo KimGyu Chong ChoMin Joung KimJi Sook LeeChul Han

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2017)

Floor characteristics did not influence injury severity; however, the risk of severe injury from outdoor falls in older adults was high in men and those who fell from stairs. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18: 80-87.

Keyphrases

air pollution
early onset
physical activity
particulate matter
community dwelling