Citation

Carethers M. Am. Fam. Physician 1992; 45(5): 2253-2259.

Affiliation

University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, American Academy of Family Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1575120

Abstract

Health promotion activities benefit the elderly as much as they benefit younger persons. Motor vehicle accident and pedestrian injuries can be reduced by encouraging seat belt use and identifying unsafe drivers. Both medical and environmental factors should be considered in the prevention of falls in the elderly. All elderly persons should be screened for nutritional adequacy. Smoking cessation should be encouraged and use of alcohol and drugs monitored in all elderly patients.