Normal Aging Continued
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Biologic and physical functioning depends on
- Genetics
- Environment exposures
- Disease states
- Behaviors
KEY CONCEPT
Normal aging can be difficult to distinguish from long-standing diseases that worsen as we age, such as atherosclerosis or benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Falls are NOT a normal part of aging, but their frequency increases as we age due to several risk factors that we will discuss.
References
Kahn JH, Magauran BG, Olshaker JS, eds. Geriatric Emergency Medicine: Principles and Practice. Cambridge UK: Cambridge University Press; 2014.