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November is Fall Prevention Month

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Why we need Fall Prevention Month:
  • Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian older adults. 20-30% of older adults fall each year [1]
  • Falls are the leading cause for hospital admissions from injuries for children ages 0 to 14 [2]
Fall Prevention Month encourages organizations to coordinate their efforts for a larger impact. Canadian organizations participate by planning initiatives and sharing evidence-based information on fall prevention. Together we can raise the profile of fall prevention and encourage everyone to see their role in preventing falls and fall-related injuries across the lifespan.   Learn more at: https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca/  
  • Date

    Dec 05, 2022

  • By

    Amaan Fazal

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