MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report· 2020Q1
Trends in Nonfatal Falls and Fall-Related Injuries Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years — United States, 2012–2018
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In the US, falls remain the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65+, with 27.5% reporting at least one fall and 10.2% reporting an injury in 2018. While fall-related injuries requiring emergency care remained relatively stable or slightly decreased from 2016-2018, deaths from falls, particularly among those 85+, have significantly increased.
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