More older adults in the United States are dying from unintentional falls, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics data brief out Wednesday, researchers found the death rate for falls in adults 65 and older increased with increasing age for both men and women. From 2003 to 2023, the rate increased more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74, and more than 75% for those aged 75 to 84. It more than doubled for seniors 85 and older.
Main Idea: CDC data show that fall deaths among Americans 65 and older rose sharply, with more than 41,000 deaths in 2023.
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More fall deaths among older adults can raise family, medical, and long-term care costs, and the CDC’s data shows the risk rises sharply with age.
The CDC and National Center for Health Statistics data may push more prevention steps at home and in communities, which could reduce injuries.
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The agency’s National Center for Health Statistics data brief is the main source for the article’s fall-death figures.
University of Michigan researcher quoted for context about the rising fall-death rates.
Hoffman’s affiliated institution, mentioned in connection with the quoted expert commentary.
Named as one of the health organizations cited for fall-prevention advice.
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