In the US, the CDC reports that one in four people over the age of 65 has an accidental fall every year and are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries. There are several risk factors that increase chances of falling: environmental factors (uneven surfaces, lighting, obstacles, etc.), medication, and physical fitness. Source: https://www.cdc.gov/falls/data-research/index.html […]

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