Many older people are living in potentially hazardous environments. As yet, a causal link between the presence of environmental hazards and falls in older people has not been established. More definitive work in this area needs to be carried out.
Objectives: To assess the prevalence, type, location of and injuries from home accidents, including falls and other accidents, and to explore whether variables
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