Epidemiology of Medication-Related Falls and Fractures in the Elderly

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Robert G. Cumming
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[1] University of Sydney,Department of Public Health and Community Medicine
[2] University of Sydney,Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Building A27
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Drugs & Aging | 1998年 / 12卷
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Nursing Home; Adis International Limited; Digoxin; Thiazide; Psychotropic Medication;
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About 30% of people aged over 65 years living in the community fall at least once a year; the fall rate is even higher in nursing homes. Many of these falls lead to fractures, the most serious type being hip fractures.
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页数:10
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