Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview
How big is the problem?
Each year, millions of adults aged 65 and older fall. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can increase the risk of early death.
One out of three older adults (those aged 65 or older) falls each year but less than half talk to their healthcare providers about it…
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