Facts About Falls | Fall Prevention | Injury Center | CDC
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Falls Are Serious and Costly 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
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
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