The incidence of falls among geriatric outpatients in relation to the number and types of drugs taken

• Authors: Kamińska Magdalena , Brodowski Jacek , Karakiewicz Beata
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

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elderly; falls; geriatric pharmacotherapy.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2016
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 123-127

Contributors

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Kamińska Magdalena

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Brodowski Jacek

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Karakiewicz Beata

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