The cost of falls in the UK [with infographic] - Yorkshire Care Equipment.The human cost of falls - UK Health Security Agency
Looking for: How much do falls cost the nhs Click here to ENTER How much do falls cost the nhs Up to one in three 3. The figures are released to mark the charity's first National Falls Awareness Week, which runs from today until Friday 25th June and aims to raise awareness of some simple steps people in later life can take to prevent the devastating consequences of a fall. Falls remain a major cause of injury and death amongst the over 70s and account for more than 50 per cent of hospital admissions for accidental injury. Evidence shows that specific programmes for improving strength and balance can reduce the risk of falls by as much as 55 per cent. However, with one in five older people admitting that they cannot remember the last time they did any exercise, Age UK is calling for more work to be done. The reality is that there are a number of things older people can do help prevent falls, such as exercises to improve strength and balance, and mor...
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