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Did You Know? Falls Prevention (STEADI)

February 3, 2025

Fall Burden to Older Adults Among adults aged ≥65 years (older adults) in the United States, the leading cause of injury and related deaths is unintentional falls. Injuries from falls can lead to hospitalizations, nursing home admissions, and deaths. In 2020, 14 million adults, approximately one in four older adults, reported at least one fall….