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    What are the main risk factors for falls amongst older people and what are the most effective interventions to prevent these falls?

    World Health Organization.
    Older people make up a large and increasing percentage of the population. As people grow older they are increasingly at risk of falling and consequent injuries. A fall may be the first indication of an undetected illness. The prevention of falls is of major importance because they engender considerable m...
    Chutes accidentelles/prévention et contrôle, Prévention des accidents/normes, Facteurs de risque, Europe
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    What are the main risk factors for disability in old age and how can disability be prevented?

    World Health Organization.
    In the next twenty years, the European Union will gain 17 million people over age 65 – a 30% increase – and 5.5 million more people over age 80, a 39% increase. Disability in old age is frequent and not only lowers the quality of life of its victims, but strains society’s limited resources for assi...
    Personnes handicapées, Facteurs de risque, Médecine préventive/organisation et administration, Europe
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