Mortality from falls in the elderly in the Federal District, Brazil: characteristics and time trend, 1996-2017.

Carlos Alexandre Ortiz Raifone Fernandes Marisete Peralta Safons

Published in: Epidemiologia e servicos de saude : revista do Sistema Unico de Saude do Brasil (2022)

There was an increasing trend of mortality from falls in the elderly aged 80 years and over. Strategies are needed to reduce deaths from falls, especially among older elderly people.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
cardiovascular events
middle aged
risk factors
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