Characteristics of falls, contributory factors and injury-related outcomes in older people admitted to sentinel hospitals in Sri Lanka

Characteristics of falls, contributory factors and injury-related outcomes in older people admitted to sentinel hospitals in Sri Lanka

Introduction: Falls among older people are a major public health concern, particularly in ageing populations like Sri Lanka. Understanding falls epidemiology is crucial for falls prevention and promoting healthy ageing.   Objectives: To describe the epidemiological characteristics of falls, the con...

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Main Authors: Dilshan Wijeratne, Shiromi Maduwage, Samitha Siritunga, Bhumini Karunarathna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of the College of Community Physicians
Subjects:
Accidents
Injury
Elderly falls
Falls-related injury
Online Access:https://account.jccpsl.sljol.info/index.php/sljo-j-jccpsl/article/view/8782
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