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. 2013 Nov 26;8:1569–1577. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S52528

Table 2.

Causes of falling

Physical activity-related Extrinsic factors-related Surgery-related
Bicycle fall, n=2 Intoxicated, n=4 Bathroom related, n=7
Fall from exercise bike, n=1 Slipped on ice, n=4 Sudden indisposition, n=3
Fall from ladder, n=2 Pushed by closing doors, n=2 Sudden muscle-weakness, n=3
Fall from rooftop, n=1
Fall from motorized vehicle, n=1
Slippery floor, n=1
Accidentally pushed by others, n=1
Slipping during daily activities, n=14
Fall while gardening, n=1 Insufficient information, n=34
Fall due to exhaustion after prolonged walking, n=1
Total, n=10 Total, n=12 Total, n=61