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Falls in older people are both common and assoclated with increased morbidity and mortality. The etiology of falls is due to a multiplicity of pathological diseases, medications and environmental hazards. To prevent falls, clinicians need to identify the underlying factors responsible for falls. This is achieved by obtaining a history and performing a physical evaluation that is specific for falling.
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Tideiksaar, R. Falls in the elderly: A literature review. AGE 11, 112–114 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02431750
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