Fall Prevention in Older Adults: State of the Science

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  Falls and associated problems of mobility are major causes of morbidity, mortality and loss of independence in old age.Many specific causes and risk factors underlie falls and mobility problems, which include both effects of aging and specific pathologic processes.
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