While much has been written about the dangers faced by older adults from falling, children are also susceptible to fall-related injuries that can affect them for the rest of their lives. In fact, according to a post on the website for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, falling is the leading cause of unintentional injuries for young people under the age of 14. For children aged four and under, over 80% of the injuries they sustain from ...
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Posted November 25, 2022 in Product News and Recalls
World Health Organization Releases Stunning Data on Falls
Posted June 2, 2022 in Falls | Product News and Recalls
When most people think about the kinds of incidents that can unintentionally end a life early, they think of dramatic events like car collisions, animal attacks, and freak accidents. And while crashes on the world’s roadways are responsible for the most accidental deaths every year, the second-leading cause may surprise you.
According to information released by the World Health Organization, 684,000 people are killed worldwide from falls every ...
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