GLOBAL TRENDS IN FALL-RELATED INJURIES: A THREE-DECADE ANALYSIS
2024
Global Trends in Fall-Related Injuries
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Author Information
Author(s): Harada Ko, Koyama Toshihiro, Yamada Yuji
Primary Institution: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Hypothesis
What are the global trends in the disease burden of falls over the past three decades?
Conclusion
Global fall-related mortality has increased over the past three decades, especially in North America.
Supporting Evidence
- Global deaths from falls per 100,000 population increased by 29% from 7.5 to 9.7.
- The global age-standardized mortality rate from falls decreased by 8.4%.
- North America showed a 53% increase in age-standardized mortality rate from falls.
- Age-standardized DALYs decreased by 14% worldwide, but increased by 6.3% in North America.
Takeaway
Falls are becoming more dangerous for older people, especially in North America, and we need better ways to prevent them.
Methodology
The study analyzed data from the Global Burden of Disease database focusing on mortality rates, incidence, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) related to falls from 1990 to 2019.
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