Timed up and go test and self-perceived health in elderly: population-based study

• Main Authors: Rosilene Andrade Silva Rodrigues (Author), Margarete Marques Teodózio (Author), Mariano Martínez Espinosa (Author), Waléria Christiane Rezende Fett (Author), Claudia Duarte Melo (Author), Carlos Alexandre Fett (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Due to the aging process, chronic diseases arise with increased use of medications and there is a need to evaluate the elderly to prevent functional dependence and falls. The aim of this study was to compare gender, sociodemographic characteristics, fall occurrences, self-reported diseases, quantity...