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2. 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 ...

3. Elderly woman decapitated as she plunged to her death from ...

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   The elderly woman was the second jumper who plunged to their death on Saturday. Police said a 52-year-old man jumped from a 17th floor balcony of his 22-story building in Chelsea in an apparent ...

4. 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.

5. Colles' fracture - Wikipedia

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   A Colles' fracture is a type of fracture of the distal forearm in which the broken end of the radius is bent backwards. [2] Symptoms may include pain, swelling, deformity, and bruising. [2] Complications may include damage to the median nerve. [1] It typically occurs as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand. [2] Risk factors include ...

6. 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 ...

7. 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.