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. 2013 Sep;39(9):162-166.

The STEADI Tool Kit: A Fall Prevention Resource for Health Care Providers

Judy A Stevens  1
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The STEADI Tool Kit: A Fall Prevention Resource for Health Care Providers

Judy A Stevens. IHS Prim Care Provid. 2013 Sep.
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Fall death rates among US and Native American adults, 2007 – 2010.
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Algorithm for fall risk assessment and interventions.
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