What proportion of the older adult population falls each year?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one third of older adults fall each year in the United States. Falls are the leading cause of death due to injury among older adults, and fall-related deaths among older adults have risen significantly this past decade as the older population increases in number and longevity. Falls are also the most common cause of hospital admissions.

What Proportion of the Older Adult Population Falls Each Year