Trends in Nonfatal Falls and Fall-Related Injuries Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years - United States, 2012-2018

Published on July 9, 2020

This report describes falls and fall-related injuries among older adults and how health care providers can help reduce their risk of falling.

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Kazakhstan denies Chinese reports of pneumonia deadlier than coronavirus

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