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Is multimorbidity associated with higher risk of falls among older adults in India?

Manish BarikSushree Nibedita PandaSweta Sulagna TripathyAbhinav SinhaShishirendu GhosalArdhendhu Sekhar AcharyaSrikanta KanungoSanghamitra Pati
Published in: BMC geriatrics (2022)
Falls are commonly prevalent among older adults having multimorbidity as its important predictor. Existing health programs should incorporate falls as an important part of geriatric care. Additionally, primary health care facilities should be strengthened to provide comprehensive care for injuries sustained due to falls.
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