According to the WHO, among elderly, nearly 37.3 million falls require medical attention every year.
But falls are preventable.
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1 out of every 4 adults aged >60 years in India have a fall each year while 1 in 10 falls are fatal.
Falls in older adults can result in fractures, herniated disc and head injuries, increasing the probablity of a subsequent fall.