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1 Falls are the leading cause of death due to injury among the elderly 87% of all fractures in the elderly are due to falls.  Falls account for 25% of all hospital admissions, and 40% of all nursing home admissions 40% of those admitted do not return to independent living; 25% die within a year.
The natural ageing process means that older people have an increased risk of having a fall. In the UK, falls are the most common cause of injury related deaths in people over the age of 75. Older people are more likely to have a fall because they may have:1  balance problems and muscle weakness.2  poor vision. 3  a long-term health condition, such as heart disease, dementia or low blood pressure (hypotension) , which can lead to dizziness and a brief loss of consciousness.he natural ageing process means that older people have an increased risk of having a fall. In the UK, falls are the most common cause of injury related deaths in people over the age of 75. Older people are more likely to have a fall because they may have: 1  balance problems and muscle weakness. 2  poor vision.