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  2. Falls in older adults - Wikipedia

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    Falls in older adults are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and are a major class of preventable injuries.Falling is one of the most common accidents that cause a loss in the quality of life for older adults, and is usually precipitated by a loss of balance and weakness in the legs.

  3. Falling when you're elderly is dangerous. Here's how it ... - AOL

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    Fall prevention is critical, particularly in older adults, Dr. Kathryn Boling, a primary care physician at Baltimore's Mercy Medical Center, tells Yahoo Life. “It’s important to get things out ...

  4. Colles' fracture - Wikipedia

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    The fracture is most commonly caused by people falling onto a hard surface and breaking their fall with outstretched hand (FOOSH)–falling with wrists flexed would lead to a Smith's fracture. Originally it was described in elderly and/or post-menopausal women.

  5. Older adults have a higher risk of falling. Experts share the ...

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    As we get older, the risks of falling increase. ... “But one out of five falls does cause a serious injury such as a head injury or broken bones like wrist, arm, ankle and hip fractures.”

  6. Falling (accident) - Wikipedia

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    Falling is the action of a person or animal losing stability and ending up in a lower position, often on the ground. It is the second-leading cause of accidental death worldwide and a major cause of personal injury, especially for the elderly. [4] Falls in older adults are a major class of preventable injuries.

  7. 30-Year-Old Nevada Woman Dies After Falling While Climbing at ...

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    A Nevada woman has died after falling while climbing at the Red Rocks. Police received a call about a climber who fell along the Community Pillar climbing route at Red Rock Canyon National ...