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Risk of falls and fear of falling in older adults residing in public housing in Ontario, Canada: findings from a multisite observational study.

Melissa PirrieGuneet SainiRicardo AngelesFrancine MarzanekJenna ParascandaloGina Agarwal
Published in: BMC geriatrics (2020)
Older adults residing in public housing have unique risk factors associated with social determinants of health, such as low fruit and vegetable consumption, which may increase their risk for falls. The findings of this study can be used to inform falls interventions for this population and identify areas for further research.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • community dwelling
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • mental illness
  • public health
  • emergency department
  • health information
  • adverse drug
  • risk assessment
  • social media
  • prefrontal cortex