International journal of older people nursing
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Int J Older People Nurs · Dec 2018
Mismatch between risk factors and preventive interventions? A register study of fall prevention among older people in one Swedish county.
Falls are a common and often a devastating health hazard for older people, causing suffering, morbidity and mortality. Falls are costly for society in terms of both resources and direct medical costs. Although knowledge about falls and fall prevention is well known, falls among older people are still a major problem. ⋯ A better match between identified risk factors and preventive interventions is warranted.