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Fall Reduction Strategies For Older Community Dwelling Americans, Heather L. Roach
Fall Reduction Strategies For Older Community Dwelling Americans, Heather L. Roach
Master of Public Health Capstone Presentations
Each year millions of older adults fall, and one out of five falls result in an injury that requires medical attention. In 2015 medical costs associated with falls was over $50 billion. Falls and specifically fall related injury in the older American population is a public health burden. There are many modalities that are implemented to reduce falls including management of underlying medical conditions, exercise regimens, supplementation, medication modifications, and home modifications. This project worked to identify which modalities had the greatest impact on falls. The goal of the information obtained is to inform practitioners and public health professionals that …