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The Silent Epidemic: Rising Senior Fall Rates and What Clinicians Must Act On Now .
Falls remain the leading cause of injury-related death among adults aged sixty-five and older, with risk rising sharply with advancing age. Mortality rates vary substantially by sex, race, and geography, reflecting broader socioeconomic and healthcare disparities. White older adults consistently show higher fatal fall rates, while rates differ across other racial groups and states. Ankle and foot injuries are common and can both result from and contribute to falls. Contributing factors include medication effects, balance deficits, muscle weakness, vision changes, chronic disease, and environmental hazards. Prevention strategies emphasize medication review, strength and balance training, physiotherapy, and appropriate footwear to reduce injury risk and long-term burden.
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