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Age and Ageing· 2012Q1· Review

The role of cognitive impairment in fall risk among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Susan W. Muir, Karen Gopaul, Manuel Montero‐Odasso

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Impaired global cognition is linked to serious fall injuries (OR=2.13), and even subtle executive function deficits increase fall risk (OR=1.44) in older adults.

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