Test Your Fall IQ

Answer the items below to find out how well you understand the significance of unintentional falls.

1. More than one in three adults 65 and older falls every year.
   True
   False
2. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC,) seniors are hospitalized for fall-related injuries just as often as they are hospitalized for other health concerns.
   True
   False
3. Most injuries resulting from accidental falls are not serious.
   True
   False
4. Certain medications can cause instability.
   True
   False
5. The extent of injuries can be limited depending on how a person responds to a fall.
   True
   False

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