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No Small Problem in Arizona • In 2007, Arizona ranked 8th in the nation for unintentional fall-related deaths among adults age 65 years and older. 6 • In 2010, falls accounted for 71 percent of unintentional injury deaths among older adult residents of Maricopa County (n=449). • 6,622 inpatient hospitalizations and 14,670 emergency department visits due to non-fatal unintentional fallrelated injuries among older adult residents of Maricopa County.
No Small Problem in Arizona
Page 1: Falls: A Serious Safety Concern for
Page 4 and 5: Arizona Fall Prevention Coalition
Page 6 and 7: Objectives • Discuss the signific
Page 8 and 9: Magnitude of the Problem • One ou
Page 12 and 13: Risk Factors for Falls
Page 14 and 15: Risk Factors for Falls - Intrinsic
Page 16 and 17: Risk Factors for Falls - Extrinsic
Page 18 and 19: Key Fall Prevention Strategies Phys
Page 20 and 21: Physical Activity • A regular phy
Page 22 and 23: Medication Management 9 • Older a
Page 24 and 25: Resources
Page 26 and 27: Local Resources • Arizona Fall Pr
Page 28 and 29: References 6. Centers for Disease C

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