FALLS
National:
- Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide.
- Each year an estimated 684 000 individuals die from falls globally of which over 80% are in low- and middle-income countries.
- Adults older than 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls.
- 37.3 million falls that are severe enough to require medical attention occur each year.
- Prevention strategies should emphasize education, training, creating safer environments, prioritizing fall-related research and establishing effective policies to reduce risk.
Source: World Health Organization
North Dakota:
- A total of 132 ND residents died due to falls in 2024.
- Between 2019-2024, the biggest location for fall fatalities was in the home, with 378 deaths.
- Between 2019-2024, the largest age range for fall fatalities was people aged 80+ with a rate of 232 deaths per 100,000.
