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Facts about fall by Podiatric Doctors & New York Department of Health

Podiatry is the branch of medicine that deals with a range of disorders related to foot and ankle. Many Podiatric Doctor in Queens New York claim that a majority of older adults (65 years of age and older) undergo injury deaths and hospitalizations in New York State due to falling.
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Facts about fall by Podiatric Doctors & New York Department of Health

Podiatry is the branch of medicine that deals with a range of disorders related to foot and ankle. Many Podiatric Doctor in Queens New York claim that a majo...

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Podiatric Doctors & New York Department of Health

Podiatric Doctors & New York Department of Health

Facts about fall by Podiatric Doctors & New York Department of Health

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1. Every day, 2 older New Yorkers die because of falling

1. Every day, 2 older New Yorkers die because of falling
  1. Every day, 2 older New Yorkers die because of falling
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2. Fall results in around $1.7 billion every year

2. Fall results in around $1.7 billion every year
  1. Fall results in around $1.7 billion every year
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3. After fall, 60% of patients (65 years old) end up in the nursing home

3. After fall, 60% of patients (65 years old) end up in the nursing home
  1. After fall, 60% of patients (65 years old) end up in the nursing home
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4. From 1999-2008, a 15% increase in fall-related deaths in New York has been observed

4. From 1999-2008, a 15% increase in fall-related deaths in New York has been observed
  1. From 1999-2008, a 15% increase in fall-related deaths in New York has been observed
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5. Tripping, stumbling, or slipping on stairs result in 40% of hospitalized falls

5. Tripping, stumbling, or slipping on stairs result in 40% of hospitalized falls
  1. Tripping, stumbling, or slipping on stairs result in 40% of hospitalized falls
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