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Bookmark or Share- Falls in Older Adults - Falls in Older Adults - Merck Manual ...Each year, approximately 36 million falls are reported in older adults, resulting in more than 32,000 deaths, and each year, emergency departments treat approximately 3 million older adults for injuries due to falls.
- Falls in Older Adults - Falls in Older Adults - The Merck ManualsMost falls occur when older adults with one or more physical conditions that impair mobility or balance encounter an environmental hazard. Many people have no symptoms before a fall, but some feel dizzy or have other symptoms. After a fall, people may have broken bones or bruises.
- Facts About Falls | Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDCEach year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. Falls are serious and costly.
- Falls and Fall Prevention in Older Adults - StatPearls - NCBI BookshelfFalls are the most common type of accidents in people 65 years of age and older, and are the major cause of hospitalization related to injury in this age group. Injuries that are caused by falls are associated with increased mortality.
- About Older Adult Fall Prevention - CDCYou can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent falls. There are proven ways to reduce and prevent falls, even for older adults. We identify older adults as anyone 65 years and older. CDC uses data and research to help prevent falls and save lives.
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