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A fall can be defined as an unintentional event that results in [the individual] coming to rest on the ground or at a lower level. (1) Although seemingly self explanatory, establishing a more or less standard definition of a fall can help researchers, physicians and other health professionals understand the nature and context of falls and actively take steps to prevent their occurrence.
