Keep on Your Feet

Falls are common and costly, especially among Americans age 65 and older. But falls are preventable and do not have to be an inevitable part of aging.

Every second of every day, an older adult (age 65+) suffers a fall in the U.S.—making falls the leading cause of injury and injury death in this age group. One out of four older adults will fall each year in the United States, making falls a public health concern, particularly among the aging population.

Original Article Source Credits:   Centers For Disease Control And Prevention , https://www.cdc.gov/

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Original Article Posted on:  December 16, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/older-adult-falls/index.html