The Facts
- Falls cause injury and death
- 1 of every 3 adults over the age of 65 experience a fall each year and half of those will fall more than once
- A senior falls every 21 seconds. That’s 1.5 million falls a year in Canada
- 87% of all fractures in people 65 and older are caused by falls
- More than half of all falls occur in the home
- Falls in the bathroom and stairs are responsible for more injuries than any other household area or product
- 20% of deaths related to injury can be traced back to a fall
- 60% of falls that lead to death happen at home
Consequences of falls
Are often severe, resulting in a loss of independence, financial hardship, pain, permanent disabilities, limitations in activity, and a profound fear of falling again.
Fear of falling
Activities may become limited from fear of falling. As activity decreases, muscle strength and flexibility also decrease which increases the chance of falling.
Cost of falls
It is estimated that falls in Canada cost the health system 2.4 billion per year. Comparatively, motor vehicle accidents cost 345 million per year.
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