{"product_id":"understanding-and-preventing-falls-roger-haslam-9780415256360","title":"Understanding and Preventing Falls: An Ergonomics Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003eReadable and authoritative, \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding and Preventing Falls\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBroad 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roger Haslam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415256364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415256360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.24h x 5.94w x 0.76d","brand":"Roger Haslam","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48112889561343,"sku":"9780415256360","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b00bffbf-46ac-4c6e-8316-665b7df4312d.jpg?v=1769611628","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-and-preventing-falls-roger-haslam-9780415256360","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}