Why have death rates from accidental falls tripled?

Since 2000, death rates from heart disease and cancer have declined, whereas deaths from accidental falls have increased threefold.

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Accidental falls in the older adult population: What academic research shows - The Journalist's Resource

Each year, more than 1 in 4 older adults in the U.S. report falling and 1 in 10 are injured from a fall. This research-based explainer explores disparities, prevention efforts and costs associated with falls.

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