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CDC: TBI Due to Falls Climbing at a Disproportionate Rate Among Older Adults

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Date: Monday, March 27, 2017

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Date: March 27, 2017
Contact:  news@apta.org
Content Type:  Review

Symptoms & Conditions

Balance and Falls, Brain Injuries

Topics

Emergency Department

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