Citation

Josephson KR, Fabacher DA, Rubenstein LZ. Clin. Geriatr. Med. 1991; 7(4): 707-731.

Affiliation

Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Medical Center, Sepulveda, California.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1760790

Abstract

In conclusion, the majority, or at least a large proportion, of accidental injuries in the elderly are preventable with careful medical and environmental evaluation and intervention. A vigorous diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive approach is appropriate in all older patients who fall in addition to those at a high risk of falling. Any intervention that can make inroads on this major cause of death and disability in the elderly population will clearly have major impact.

Language: en