What environmental factors contribute to the greater frequency, severity of injuries, and death by falls among older adults?

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Certain factors are extrinsic to an increased incidence of falls among older people. Homes age along with people; uneven floor surfaces and the absence of safety equipment, such as grab bars for bathtubs and showers, in older homes contribute to accidents. Other culprits in the home are throw rugs, inadequate lighting, steep stairs, and lack of handrails on stairs.

What Environmental Factors Contribute to the Greater Frequency, Severity of Injuries