Older Adult Falls: A Growing Problem That Can Be Prevented

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Older Adult Falls: A Growing Problem That Can Be Prevented

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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
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Over 10,000 people in the United States turn 65 every day. The number of falls and fall injuries will increase as the population of older adults grows. Death rates from falls have increased about 30% in the last decade.

Healthcare costs are also on the rise. In one year alone, medical costs for falls are about $50 billion.

STEADI_ClinicianFactSheet-a.pdf
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Accidental Falls/prevention & Control Aged Health Promotion Patient Education As Topic Risk Factors
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STEADI : Stoping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries
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Text
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Fact Sheet
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4 numbered pages
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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