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Fall incidents among older adults – lessons from Tun DR. Mahathir’s case

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: On January 6, 2026, Former prime minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, aged 100, suffered a right hip fracture after a fall at home. He was treated with physiotherapy instead of surgery due to age-related risks. This incident highlights the serious impact of falls among older adults.

Source: UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

Author: Sha’ari, Mohammad Suhaidi

Language: English

Topic: Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7134865446

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