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2. Falls in older adults - Wikipedia

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   Falls in older adults are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and are a major class of preventable injuries. Falling is one of the most common accidents that cause a loss in the quality of life for older adults, and is usually precipitated by a loss of balance and weakness in the legs.

3. Vitamin D may not prevent fractures or falls in older adults ...

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   Vitamin D supplements may have no bearing on the severity of injuries from falls in postmenopausal women and older men, according to a new draft recommendation. Vitamin D may not prevent fractures ...

4. Fall injuries a huge risk for older Americans. This simple ...

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   “According to CDC data, the average hospital cost for a fall-related injury is roughly $30,000, and by 2030, the projected cost of treating senior falls in America’s hospitals is expected to ...

5. Geriatric trauma - Wikipedia

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   Falls are the most common cause of injury in older adults. According to the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System in 2018, approximately 28 percent of individuals aver 65 years old reported a fall within the last year. This would account for approximately 36 million falls, of which approximately 8.4 million resulted in injuries. [47]

6. Falling (accident) - Wikipedia

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   Falling is the action of a person or animal losing stability and ending up in a lower position, often on the ground. It is the second-leading cause of accidental death worldwide and a major cause of personal injury, especially for the elderly. [4] Falls in older adults are a major class of preventable injuries.

7. Falls may increase dementia risk in older adults, study finds

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   Older adults who have experienced a traumatic injury after a fall are 21 percent more likely to later receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another related dementia, a new study indicates.