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- Older Adult Falls Data | Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDC
Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older 1 Over 14 million, or 1 in 4 older adults report falling every year 2 This chart shows the number of older adult fall-related deaths by month and year, including the most recent provisional data available
- Falls - World Health Organization (WHO)
Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide Each year an estimated 684 000 individuals die from falls globally of which over 80% are in low- and middle-income countries Adults older than 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls
- Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls - Mayo Clinic
Falls put you at risk of serious injury Prevent falls with these simple fall prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home Fall prevention is an important topic to consider as you get older
- Falls - MedlinePlus
Falls can be dangerous at any age Babies and young children can get hurt falling off furniture or down the stairs Older children may fall off playground equipment For older adults, falls can be especially serious They are at higher risk of falling
- Get the Facts on Falls Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older Americans 1 But through practical lifestyle adjustments, evidence-based falls prevention programs, and clinical-community partnerships, the number of falls among older adults can be substantially reduced
- Falls - PSNet
Epidemiologic studies have found that falls occur at a rate of 3–5 per 1000 bed-days, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality estimates that 700,000 to 1 million hospitalized patients fall each year Patients in long-term care facilities are also at very high risk of falls
- Falls and falls prevention - National Institute on Aging
Learn about balance problems and disorders, symptoms — such as dizziness, vertigo, and lightheadedness — and treatment options Explore these home safety tips to prevent falls, including simple changes in your living areas, personal and lifestyle changes, and home improvements
- Falls in Older Adults are Serious - PMC
We found that the falls in older individuals are often multi factorial and hence a multidisciplinary approach is required to prevent and manage these falls The risk factors leading to the falls could be divided into extrinsic, intrinsic and situational factors
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