Article
Incidence of falls by rural elders compared with their urban counterparts
Incidence des chutes chez les aînés ruraux comparée à leurs homologues urbains
Winter 2003
Volume 8 - Issue 1
Michael W.C. Payne, Thomas R. Perkin, William L. Payne
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 30–42
Content Summary
This article examines the incidence of falls among rural elders compared to urban elders. The study finds no significant difference in fall rates but suggests that rural elders may have different risk factors. It calls for further research into the unique challenges faced by rural populations in preventing falls.
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GeriatricsRural medicinePublic healthSeniors careRecruitment