Incidence and related clinical factors of falls among older Chinese veterans in military communities: a prospective study.

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Published in J Phys Ther Sci on February 17, 2015

Authors

Wei Xu1, Da-Wei Chen2, Yan-Bin Jin2, Zhen-Jun Dong3, Wei-Jiang Zhang4, Jin-Wen Chen2, Shu-Mei Yang2, Jian-Rong Wang5

Author Affiliations

1: Chinese PLA (The Chinese People's Liberation Army) Medical School, China ; Geriatric Institute, The General Hospital of Air Force, PLA, China.
2: Geriatric Institute, The General Hospital of Air Force, PLA, China.
3: Shuguang Clinic Department of Rest Home for Retired Veterans, The PLA Air Force Beijing, China.
4: Xijiao Clinic Department of Rest Home for Retired Veterans, The PLA Air Force Beijing, China.
5: Department of Nursing, The General Hospital of PLA, China.

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