How prevalent are falls in elderly individuals?
It is estimated that one in three elderly individuals over the age of 65 fall each year and approximately half of those who fall are susceptible to subsequent falls. In addition, greater than half the individuals residing in nursing homes or other institutions fall each year. (2) Additionally, active adults are less susceptible to falls than inactive individuals.
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