Self-Reported Falls and Fall-Related Injuries Among Persons Aged ≥ 65 Years–United States, 2006

Problem: In 2005, 15,802 persons aged ≥ 65 years died from fall injuries. How many older adults seek outpatient treatment for minor or moderate fall injuries is unknown. Method: To estimate the percentage of older adults who fell during the preceding three months, the Centers for Disease Control and...

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