The majority of falls accounting for traumatic injury occur in what population?

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Older persons experience most of the falls that result in injuries, and these falls are likely to occur from level surfaces or steps.Because many of the falls may be caused by an underlying medical condition (e.g., syncope, myocardial infarction, dysrhythmias), management of an older patient who has fallen must include an evaluation of events and conditions immediately preceding the fall.

The Majority of Falls Accounting for Traumatic Injury Occur in What