Chronic pain found to increase risk of falls in older adults

Chronic pain found to increase risk of falls in older adults: "Chronic pain is experienced by as many as two out of three older adults. Now, a new study finds that pain may be more hazardous than previously thought, contributing to an increased risk of falls in adults over age 70. The findings appear in the November 25 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)."


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