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proportion and risk factors for falls in the elderly
PROPORTION AND RISK FACTORS OF “FALLS” IN ELDERLY AT TRESNA WREDHA UNIT ABIYOSO SOCIAL INSTITUTION, PAKEM, SLEMAN, YOGYAKARTA Background: Falling is one of the events that is often experienced by an elderly person. Falls are associated with increased morbidity and mortality as well as decreased function and independence. Falls usually occur as a result of a series