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    1. Risk factors for falls
      Corporate Author:
      National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
      Published:
      2017
      Series:
      STEADI : Stoping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries
      Description:
      Research has identified many risk factors that contribute to falling—some of these are modifiable. : Most falls are caused by the interaction of multiple risk factors. The more risk factors a person has, the greater his/her chances of falling. Heal...
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    2. What you can do to prevent falls
      Corporate Author:
      National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
      Published:
      2017
      Series:
      STEADI : Stoping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries
      Description:
      By making some changes, you can lower your chances of falling. : what_you_can_do_brochure-a.pdf
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    3. Falls are a major threat for your patients
      Corporate Author:
      National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
      Published:
      2017
      Series:
      STEADI : Stoping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries
      Description:
      1 in 4 people 65 and older falls each year. : Providers can start preventing falls with these 3 steps:Step 1: Screen; Step 2: Review; Step B: Recommend. : CDC’s STEADI tools and resources can help you screen, assess, and intervene to reduce your pa...
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