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Aims
To examine how perceived balance problems are associated with self‐reported falls in the past month after controlling for known correlates of falls among older adults.
Background
Approximately 30% of adults age 65 and older fall each year. Most accidental falls are preventable, and older adults' engagement in fall prevention is imperative. Limited research suggest that older adults do not...