Want to Live to 100? Don't Fall!

Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related death among adults aged 65 and older in both Canada and the U.S.. They account for:

  • Over 80% of injury-related hospitalizations in Canadian seniors
  • About 90% of all hip fractures
  • More than 40,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone
  • A 70% increase in fall-related death rates over the past 20 years