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The prevalence and correlates of fear of falling among older people in Bangladesh.

Authors :
Rahman, Sazedur
Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful
Ali, Mohammad
Khan, Asaduzzaman
Kim, Sun‐Young
Maddison, Ralph
Source :
Psychogeriatrics. Sep2020, Vol. 20 Issue 5, p771-773. 3p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article offers information on prevalence and correlates of fear of falling among older people in Bangladesh. It mentions three-fourths of people with a fear of falling limit their activities of daily living, leading to social isolation,6 decreased quality of life, and other health problems; and inevitable consequence of ageing.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13463500
Volume :
20
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Psychogeriatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146139663
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/psyg.12542