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In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Still, fear of falling doesn't need to rule your life. Instead, consider six simple fall ...
Frailty is a condition of decreased physiologic reserves. Falls, a common result of frailty, are associated with death and significant morbidity, ...
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined that, on average, 100 older adults died every day from falls in 2021.
Mayo Clinic Fall Prevention. Falls are one of the most common adverse events among hospitalized patients. Falls that result in an injury can increase a ...
Falls put you at risk of serious injury. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. As you get older, physical changes and health ...
Snow and ice present fall danger for Minnesotans in the winter months. Kim Lombard, Trauma Center injury prevention coordinator, offers information about ...
Falls are the No. 1 cause of nonfatal injuries among children in the U.S. A Mayo Clinic expert says pediatric falls are preventable.
Though falls on snow and ice may appear minor, serious injury — such as to the spinal cord — may result in older adults. Neurosurgeon Jeremy L. Fogelson, ...
— When people think of kids and trauma, they often think about car accidents. “However, in reality, falls are the leading cause of childhood injury and most of ...
More older Americans are reportedly dying after from falling. Many of these deaths are related to hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries that patients ...
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