NIHSeniorHealth: Falls and Older Adults

About Falls Causes and Risk Factors Preventing Falls and Fractures If You Fall Frequently Asked Questions Videos MedlinePlus for More Information Printer friendly version		Falls and Older Adults Frequently Asked Questions 2. Why do people fall? - cont'd Many falls are linked to personal factors -- a person's physical condition or medical problems. Falls may also be linked to safety hazards in the person's home or community environment.

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Last reviewed: 07 November 2008 First published: 16 October 2006 National Institute on Aging, U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Contact us, Accessibility, Copyright, Privacy