Does activity level mediate or suppress the association between fear of falling and falls?

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Philippe F Lacherez et al. Prev Med. 2008 Jun.

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Assessing mediation: the necessity of theoretical considerations.
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Fragility, fear of falling, physical activity and falls among older persons: some theoretical considerations to interpret mediation.
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Older persons afraid of falling reduce physical activity to prevent outdoor falls.
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