PORTAL MyHEALTH Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
Fall Prevention
Fall is one of the “Geriatric Giants” feared by the elderly. In these recent years it has been a hot topic commonly discussed as an important public health issue in our Malaysian ageing society.
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Screening for Risk of Fall
Screening Tools and Frequency of Screening for Risk of Fall
Introduction Falls are common among the older people. It is a major cause of injury and trauma in the elderly. Falls could lead to significant morbidity and mortality in the elderly, as well as affecting the quality of life of the older persons. The risks of falls are related to …
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High Risk Groups for Falls
Introduction Falls are common among the older persons. It is a major cause of injury and trauma in the elderly. Falls could lead to significant morbidity and mortality in elderly, thus affecting the quality of life of the older persons. The consequences of falls and fractures can lead to further …
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Importance of screening for risk of falls
Introduction A fall is defined as an event when a person unintentionally comes to rest on the ground or a lower level other than consequence of sustaining a violent blow, loss of consciousness, sudden onset of paralysis as in a stroke or seizure. Epidemiology of fall Falls are common among …
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