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Fatal falls are on the rise for America's senior citizens
from Los Angeles Times
Fatal falls are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2016, a total of 29,668 Americans ages 65 and older died as a result of a fall. In other words, falls ended the lives of 61.6 out of every 100,000 senior citizens that year. Back in 2007, there were 47 fall-related deaths for every 100,000 senior citizens.
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