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Hip fractures contribute to a large proportion of deaths in the
elderly population.
>>JAGS
Fear of
falling is a common problem with serious outcomes in older adults,
especially women, such as reductions in levels of physical activity,
reduced ability to perform activities of daily living, and future
falling episodes. >>JAGS
Hip fracture
is a serious public health concern. 40% of individuals who
experience a hip fracture are unable to walk independently a years
later. >>JAGS
Hip protector
use prevents hip fractures and increases life expectancy. Hip
protector use saves dollars and improves quality of life.
>>JAGS
Delirium is one of the most common postoperative complications after
hip fracture, with an incidence of up to 53%. >>JAGS
Traumatic brain injury can cause
epilepsy and increase the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
>> National
Institutes of Health
Hip fractures are a major
threat to the health and well-being of older adults. One-third of adults 65 and older fall
at least once a year, and the risk increases with age.
>>The National Safety Council, 2005 White
House Conference on Aging.
One in two woman and one
in four men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in
their lifetime.
>> The National Institutes of Health
There is no such thing as a
mild head injury. It's a misnomer. >>Vani Rao, MD, Director, Brain Injury Program, and Neuropsychiatrist
A blow to the head that at first
seems minor and does not result in immediate pain or other symptoms
can in fact turn out to be a life-threatening brain injury.
» Duke University Medical Center's
Neurosciences Critical Care Unit
Falls have become a health crisis.
The frequency, morbidity, and mortality rates of falls increase
everyday. And the cost of falls is increasing at an even
greater pace. >>The Centers for Disease Control
Hip
fractures are the most frequent type of fall-related fracture, with
traumatic brain injuries second, and
extremity injuries third. >>The American Geriatrics Society
One out of 3 adults 65 and older fall each year, with
1 out of 3 not able to live independently as a result of the fall.
>>The National Safety Council
About 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain
injury each year. Falls are the leading cause of traumatic
brain injury, which can result in decline of basic cognitive skills,
vision problems, balance disorders and depression.
»The National
Institutes of Health
To avoid head trauma, hip fractures
and fall-related injuries so you can enjoy and maintain your active,
healthy, independent lifestyle.
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