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What are the situations in which you may fall? What are the dangers
falling?
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Falls Are Serious and Costly
2005-2014, United States Unintentional Fall Death Rates per 100,000 All Races, Both Sexes, Ages 65+
One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury,4,5
Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries.6
Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture.6
Each year at least 300,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures.7
More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling,8 usually by falling sideways.9
Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).10
In 2015, the total medical costs for falls totaled more than $50 billion.11 Medicare and Medicaid shouldered 75% of these costs.
What Can Happen After a Fall?
Many falls do not cause injuries. But one out of five falls does cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head injury.4,5 These injuries can make it hard for a person to get around, do everyday activities, or live on their own.