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Falls among adults 65 and older caused over 38,000 deaths in 2021, making it the leading cause of injury death for that group. 1 In 2021, emergency departments recorded nearly 3 million visits for older adult falls. 1
Falls and falls prevention The risk of falling increases with age. Falls can be particularly dangerous for older adults, often causing fractures, hospitalization, and disability. Read the articles below to learn about fall-related problems and find tips to help prevent future falls.
Fall prevention is an important topic to consider as you get older. Physical changes and health conditions — and sometimes the medications used to treat those conditions — make falls more likely as you age. 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 prevention strategies.
WHO fact sheet on falls providing key facts and information on scope of the problem, who is at risk, prevention, WHO response.
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Learn more about falls prevention and how you can help families and caregivers support aging adults through prevention.