Muscle strength and the risk of falls in community-dwelling elderly in Central Java in urban and rural areas
Nur Annisa,
Dwi Rosella Komalasari
Abstract:Background: The elderly are individuals aged 60 and above, marking the final stage of the life cycle. The World Health Organization classifies the elderly into four groups: middle-aged elderly (45-59 years), elderly (60-74 years), older elderly (75-90 years), and very old elderly (above 90 years). Currently, there are 142 million people aged 60 and above in the 11 Southeast Asian WHO member countries. By 2050, this number is expected to triple, prompting the WHO to urge nations to prioritize aging on World Hea… Show more
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