Does it really make sense to hear people say in daily life that 'as people age, their bones become brittle and they can't afford to fall'? Xiao Ai will analyze it in detail with everyone.
1, The elderly person fractures when they fall, which may be the 'last fall'
According to data from the World Health Organization, over 300000 people worldwide die from falls each year, with half of them being elderly people aged 60 and above.
After falling, elderly people may face difficulties such as dislocation, soft tissue injury, hip joint fracture, etc. Their quality of life is greatly reduced, and the burden on their families will also increase significantly. Moreover, falling has become the leading cause of death among people over 65 years old due to injuries.
Falling in the elderly is known as the 'last fall', and it is easy for multiple fractures to occur in the spine, hip joint, wrist, and other areas after the fall. Among them, hip joint fractures are the most serious, with a mortality rate of 20% -30%. 42% of patients cannot recover as before, and 35% cannot walk independently.
On average, 3-4 out of every 10 elderly people aged 65 and above in China have fallen. Data from the United States shows that 20% -30% of elderly people who fall will suffer from moderate to severe injuries, and some may even die from being unable to take care of themselves.
