17 older Australians die from falls every day. Here are 5 things you can do to reduce your risk
- Written by Anne Tiedemann, Professor of Physical Activity and Health, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney
ipuwadol/Getty ImagesEvery day in Australia, more than 400 people aged over 65 are admitted to hospital due to a fall. That’s around one person every four minutes.
Although anyone can experience a fall, they’re a common cause of disability and loss of independence in older age.
Sadly, 17 older people die as a direct result of falls...
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