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In 2023, older Americans fell 29 million times, leading to 7 million injuries, according to a report published last week. About 2.8 million cases were treated in emergency department, and approximately 800,000 seniors went on to be hospitalized.
More than 27,000 falls led to death. (76) And the problem is getting more and more serious.
“Older adult falls are increasing
and, sadly, often indicate the end of independence,
”said Dr. Tom
Frieden
. The falls are preventable,
Frieden
stresse ...