Health
Young Seniors Overestimate Risk of Falls with Serious Consequences: 'They Often Think This Will Not Happen to Them'
Research by safety knowledge center VeiligheidNL over the past ten years reveals that an increasing number of elderly patients arriving at emergency rooms suffer from serious injuries such as hip or wrist fractures and brain damage. The rise in these incidents is most pronounced among young seniors aged 65 and older, who often underestimate the risk of falls.
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