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9780415256360: Understanding and Preventing Falls: An Ergonomics Approach
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ISBN 10: 0415256364 ISBN 13: 9780415256360
Editorial: CRC Press, 2005

Sinopsis

Readable and authoritative, Understanding and Preventing Falls provides a guide to the nature and extent of the problem of falls. Drawing on the latest research, the authors outline the combination of environmental factors that commonly lead to falls and explore how to prevent them. The case is made for a multifaceted approach to falls prevention, taking account of the complex interplay that exists between individuals and the environment.

Broad in scope, the book is divided into two parts. The first part examines the current state of knowledge and understanding of the causes and prevention of falls, with chapters on human ambulation and balance on level surfaces and on steps and stairs followed by chapters exploring vision and the effects of aging. Rounding out the coverage, the second part contains a series of case studies illustrating how falls occur in different circumstances and varying approaches to their prevention.

While there have been reductions in the number and severity of injuries from other causes over recent decades, the incidence of injuries from falling has remained consistently high. However, many falls are preventable. This unique resource supplies a concise overview of how to minimize the occurrences of slips, trips, and falls in a variety of situations and conditions.

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Roger Haslam , David Stubbs

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Editorial
CRC Press
Año de publicación
2005
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0415256364
ISBN 13 
9780415256360
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
266
Editor
Haslam Roger, Stubbs David
Contacto del fabricante
Taylor and Francis, GPSR Taylor and Francis
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