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FALLS AND OUTCOMES AMONGST OLD PEOPLE IN RURAL DWELLINGS.

This article is from Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine , volume 7 . Abstract Background:: Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among people 65 years and older. This study gives an insight into the prevalence of falls among older people and how they occur in a rural setting in Nigeria. Methods:: A community based survey of 210 consenting old people aged 65 years and above selected using a multi-stage sampling technique was done. Study instrument was a semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire and visual acuity was tested using Snellens chart. Results:: Incidence of fal…