Introduction
As our aging populations increase in size, it is important to note that among those older than 65 years of age, falls are a leading cause of death, reduced mobility, independence [1-3], a greater risk of death [4] and subsequent falls [5]. In addition, falls cause considerable economic costs as well as physical and social costs [6,7] and related complications of falls in the older person, which include, injuries such as bone fractures, fear of falling, dependence and functional deterioration, premature death, increase these costs substantially [8-10].
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