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. 2000 May;32(3):371-2.
doi: 10.1016/s0001-4575(99)00066-4.

Validating recall of falls by older people

N Peel  1
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Validating recall of falls by older people

N Peel. Accid Anal Prev. 2000 May.

Abstract

Falls among older people are a priority issue for accident analysis because they are relatively common, carry a significant burden of morbidity and mortality, affect lifestyle choices, are a high cost to the community, and are potentially preventable.

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