Falls and Fractures
Publications and Materials

See also: Injury

Below are selected publications and materials related to falls and fractures. Please note the year of publication may be later than the year(s) the data represent.

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Falls among Older Americans: CDC Prevention Efforts- A Testimony of David W. Fleming before the Subcommittee on Aging Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, June 2002
http://www.cdc.gov/washington/testimony/aging.htm
Data show that falls are the leading cause of injury death among people 65 years and older. Of all fall-related injuries, hip fractures not only cause the greatest number of injury deaths, but they also lead to the most severe health problems and reduced quality of life. Women sustain 75-80% of all hip fractures and the rate increases sharply from age 65 to 85. One out of three women will have a hip fracture by age 90. In 1999, there were over 300,000 hospital admissions for hip fractures, 77% were women.

U.S. Fall Prevention Programs for Seniors
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/falls/
This document describes fall prevention programs for U.S. seniors that research show are important components of effective programs: education, home assessment for environmental fall hazards, and access to home modification and/or repair services. These programs may provide models for agencies or organizations that want to develop fall prevention programs for older adults. Among people age 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths and serious injuries. Among seniors with osteoporosis, falls can cause devastating injuries such as hip fractures; 75%-80% of hip fractures are sustained by women. Comprehensive programs from the following states are described: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Virginia. Examples of program materials from several states are also provided.

Falls and Fractures: Women’s Health Topics A-Z
http://www.cdc.gov/women/az/falls.htm
View women’s health resources related to falls and fractures.

Falls and Hip Fractures among Older Adults
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/falls.htm
Learn basic facts about falls and hip fractures among older adults.

Toolkit to Prevent Senior Falls
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/toolkit/brochures.htm
Learn what you can do to prevent senior falls.

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