The rate of fatal falls grew from 23.7 for every 100,000 persons 65 and older in 1993 to 36.8 in 2003, according to the report. The fatal fall rate for men was about 50 percent higher than for women.
New report on falls highlights risks to elderly
Thursday, January 04, 2007
falls becoming more hazardous
CDC reports that falls are becoming more lethal for the older patient in this Consumer Reports article
New report on falls highlights risks to elderly
New report on falls highlights risks to elderly
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