Deaths caused by falls are on the rise among US seniors, long-term study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
May 10, 2023
Deaths caused by falls increased in number and rates between 1999 and 2020 for seniors overall and for all subgroups, a new analysis of U.S. data reveals.
Coding improvements to blame for uptick in fatal falls in the elderly, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
May 17, 2012
More accurate coding and reporting could be the reason behind a recent spike of fall-related deaths in the elderly, new research finds.
