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Falls prevention concept: Background and Overview
In persones over 65 years of age, approximately 30 % of community-dwelling adults fall each year. Falls in care facilities and hospitals are common events that cause considerable morbidity and mortality for older adults. In addition, falls constitute a significant social and economic burden to individuals, their families, community health services, and the economy.
As the proportion of older adults continues to increase globally, the financial costs associated with falls will increase worldwide. Therefore, prevention of falls is an urgent public health challenge. National health service providers and international guidelines are promoting the implementation of appropriately designed intervention programs that are known to prevent falls in older adults.
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