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A public health approach to fall prevention among older persons in Canada
Vicky Scott1, Brandon Wagar, Alison Sum
1British Columbia Injury Research and Prevention Unit, L408 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4, Canada. Vicky.scott@gov.bc.ca
Abstract:
In 2008 to 2009, there were 53,545 fall-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors, accounting for 85% of all injury-related hospitalizations and 7% of all hospitalizations for those aged 65 years and older. The estimated cost of fall-related injuries to the Canadian health care system in 2004 was more than $2 billion among a population of 4.1 million seniors. This article describes highlights of how policy makers, researchers, and practitioners are applying a public health approach to the issue of seniors' falls in Canada, including the successes, challenges, and recommendations for the future.
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