The likelihood of falling – with potentially serious consequences – increases in old age. About 30% of people over 65 fall at least once a year, according to Dr Clemens Becker, a specialist in clinical geriatrics.
Since bones tend to weaken with age, there’s a greater risk of fractures after tripping and falling. A hip fracture, for example, can be life-threatening.
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