| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3825349 | Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira (English Edition) | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
It was identified that, in the sample of elderly individuals living in Porto Alegre - RS, Brazil, the intrinsic factors that predispose to the risk of falls and fractures are older age, poor self-perception of eyesight, and poor selfrated health; the extrinsic factors are type of dwelling (living in a house) and a monthly income ⤠one minimum wage.
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Authors
Sionara Tamanini de Almeida, Cristina Loureiro Chaves Soldera, Geraldo Attilio de Carli, Irênio Gomes, Thais de Lima Resende,