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Risk factors for falls in the Thai elderly in an urban community.

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2003

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Prasert Assantachai, Rungnirand Praditsuwan, Wichai Chatthanawaree, Dujpratana Pisalsarakij, Visanu Thamlikitkul
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Abstract

Special sense, activity of daily living, nutritional status, kyphoscoliosis, hypertension and cognitive ability were six important factors determining the likelihood of fall among the elderly in an urban area.