Slide 2. Facts About Falls (continued)

Facts About Falls
- General Population
- 34.9 million people ≥65 years of age
- One in three elderly persons living in the community fall each year
- Of deaths caused by a fall, 60% involve people who are ≥75 years of age
- Falls account for 87% of all fractures in people ≥65 years of age
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