Environmental Hazards and Hip Fractures

The type of environmental hazards implicated in the aetiology of a consecutive series of 787 hip-fracture patients was prospectively studied. Most falls occurred between 09 h 00 and midday and there was no seasonal variation. Fifty-one different environmental hazards were implicated in the aetiology...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Age and ageing 1996-07, Vol.25 (4), p.322-325
Hauptverfasser:	PARKER, MARTYN J., TWEMLOW, THOMAS R., PRYOR, GLYN A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidental falls Accidental Falls - statistics & numerical data Aged Aged, 80 and over Architectural Accessibility - statistics & numerical data Causes of Circadian Rhythm - physiology Elderly Elderly people Environment Design Environmental hazards Falls Falls (Accidents) Female Fractured hips Fractures Hip fractures Hip Fractures - epidemiology Hip Fractures - etiology Hip Fractures - prevention & control Hip joint Household accidents & safety Humans Injuries Male Older people Prospective controlled trials Prospective Studies Safety Management Seasons United Kingdom - epidemiology
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