Deaths from Falls Among Persons Aged ≥65 Years — United States, 2007–2016

Article Publication Date: 
5/11/2018
Summary: 
This report expands upon the already established fact that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among people 65 years and over. It reports on the increasing rate of deaths from falls, noting that they increased 31% from 2007 to 2016. In people aged 85 and over, this rate increased 3.9% per year. This report emphasizes the need for providers to take actionable steps towards reducing falls, including through targeted interventions such as prescribing balance exercises.
Article Author: 
Burns, Elizabeth; Kakara, Ramakrishna
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Aging/Older Adults
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