Why you fall-and what you can do about it
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Falling has become a major health issue for many older adults, but there is much you can do to reduce your risk.
When we were kids, falling usually meant a skinned knee or a scraped elbow. But with age, taking a tumble can have graver consequences, including hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries. Each year, one in three seniors falls, and one in five of those falls results in a serious injury.
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