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Fall-Related Injury and Death Remain Global Problems

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Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Author: News Now Staff

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Date: February 18, 2020
Contact:  news@apta.org
Content Type:  Review

Symptoms & Conditions

Balance and Falls

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News Now Staff

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