About the data and indicatorsįalls indicators presented on this site are derived from administrative emergency department (ED) and hospitalization billing records from the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS). Common fall risks hazards in homes include slippery surfaces, inadequate lighting, and tripping hazards, such as clutter, loose rugs, or uneven flooring. Physical features of the environment can also put seniors at risk. There are many risk factors for falls among older adults including previous falls, gait or balance problems, and use of multiple medications that interact with one another or cause side effects. More than one-half of fall-related hospitalizations among older adults were due to falls in the home. Falls and the environmentĪlthough falls can occur anywhere, falls among older adults frequently happen at home. Falls are not a normal part of aging, and research shows that many falls can be prevented. Among New York City’s older adults, there are approximately 30,500 emergency department (ED) visits, 16,600 hospitalizations, and 300 deaths each year. Each year, one in three older adults (65 years and older) falls.
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