Accidental injuries in older adults: a challenge for the health systems

Ruelas González, Mía.Guadalupe.; Salgado de Snyder, V.Nelly.

Salud Publica de Mexico 50(6): 463-471

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 0036-3634
PMID: 19039435
Document Number: 623947
Objective: To identify factors (sociodemographic, health, and social support) associated with the presence of accidental injuries in older adults living in deprived urban neighborhoods in four Mexican municipalities. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out in 2004-2005, with a non-probabilistic, intentional sample of 799 male and female elderly living in deprived urban areas in four Mexican municipalities.

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