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Abstract
The aim of the article is to shed light on the issue of falls among the elderly and the importance of physical activity in the prevention of falls. Due to the aging of the population, the occurence of falls is increasing. The article provides an overall summary of the most frequent causes -both internal and external -of falls among the elderly, and possibilities for their prevention. It also discusses gait disor-
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