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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
- About Older Adult Fall Prevention | Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDC
Learn how you can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent falls
- Snoqualmie Falls overflows as river hits major flood stage
SNOQUALMIE, Wash – Water is rushing over Snoqualmie Falls as the Snoqualmie River reaches major flood stage
- 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
- Falls and falls prevention - National Institute on Aging
Falls can be particularly dangerous for older adults, often causing fractures, hospitalization, and disability Read the articles below to learn about fall-related problems and find tips to help prevent future 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
- Falling (accident) - Wikipedia
Falling is a normal experience for young children, but falling from a significant height or onto a hard surface can be dangerous Falling is the action of a person or animal losing stability and ending up in a lower position, often on the ground
- FALLS AWARENESS PREVENTION GUIDE - OrthoInfo
Research shows that simple safety modifications at home, where most falls occur, can substantially cut the risk of falls and related injuries — such as bone fractures — for seniors
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