Chapter 44. Chapter 44. Prevention of Falls

  1. ASBMR
  1. Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari

Published Online: 23 DEC 2009

DOI: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch44

Book Title

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

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How to Cite

ASBMR (2009) Chapter 44. Prevention of Falls, in Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch44

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 23 DEC 2009
  2. Published Print: 18 NOV 2008

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780977888214

Online ISBN: 9780470623992

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Keywords:

  • falls;
  • vitamin D;
  • meta-analyses;
  • fear of falling;
  • fractures;
  • risk factors;
  • muscle weakness;
  • exercise;
  • multifactorial interventions;
  • elderly;
  • public health;
  • economics

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Epidemiology and Cost of Falls

  • Fall Definition and Assessment

  • Fall Mechanics and Risk of Fracture

  • Risk Factors for Falls

  • Fall Prevention Strategies

  • Fall Prevention Strategies with Evidence for Fracture Reduction with Evidence for Fracture Reduction

  • Conclusions

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