在澳大利亚,瀑布每年造成6,300多人死亡,这突出表明了在老年人中预防的必要性。 Falls cause over 6,300 deaths annually in Australia, highlighting the need for prevention among the elderly.

瀑布是老年人的一个重大关切,65岁以上的澳大利亚人中每三个人中就有一人每年下降一次,80岁和80岁以上者的风险翻了一番。 Falls are a significant concern for older adults, with one in three Australians over 65 experiencing a fall each year, and the risk doubling for those aged 80 and over. 瀑布每年导致大约238 000人住院,在2021-22年期间造成6 378人死亡。 Falls result in around 238,000 hospitalizations annually and caused 6,378 deaths in 2021-22. 导致下降的因素包括肌肉弱、不平衡、视力问题和药物副作用。 Factors contributing to falls include muscle weakness, poor balance, vision problems, and medication side effects. 定期活动、处理视力和听力问题、审查药物和使家庭更安全等预防性措施可以减少下降风险。 Preventive measures such as regular exercise, addressing vision and hearing issues, reviewing medications, and making homes safer can reduce fall risks. Jeanette Walker是79岁的堕落幸存者,强调采取预防行动的重要性。 Jeanette Walker, a 79-year-old fall survivor, stresses the importance of taking preventive actions.