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Definition of 'Accidental Falls'

Falls due to slipping or tripping which result in injury.

Common names: Accidental Falls; Falls, Accidental; Accidental Fall; Fall, Accidental

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Sunday, November 08, 2009

Wicked problems in designing healthcare facilities.

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Fall prevention with supplemental and active forms of vitamin D: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

29 Sep 2009 OBJECTIVE: To test the efficacy of supplemental vitamin D and active forms of vitamin D with or without calcium in preventing falls among older individuals. DATA SOURCES: We searched Medline, the Cochrane central register of controlled trials, ... Read more...


Traumatic enucleation with avulsion of the ophthalmic artery resulting in aneurysm-like subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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Technical information about 'Accidental Falls'

Definition: Falls due to slipping or tripping which result in injury.

Descriptor UI: D000058

Alternative terms: Accidental Falls; Falls, Accidental; Accidental Fall; Fall, Accidental;

Allowable Qualifiers: economics; mortality; prevention & control; statistics & numerical data;

Tree Number: N06.850.135.122;

History Note: 91(87); was see under ACCIDENTS 1987-90

Technical Notes: coord IM with specific inj (IM) if pertinent

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