Injury Topic – Falls (Child & Youth)

Jan 20, 2021

FALLS – CHILDREN & YOUTH  Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalization among BC children and youth 0 to 19 years old.1 OVERVIEW The leading causes of fall-related hospitalization by age include: 1 Infants less than 1 year of age: fall...

Injury Topic – Falls (Older Adults)

Jan 13, 2021

FALLS – OLDER ADULTS Falls are the leading cause of injury‐related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in BC. 1 Every 30 minutes, one older adult is hospitalized for fall-related injuries.1 Each day, 1 older adult dies from a fall in...

Injury Topic – Falls

Jan 13, 2021

FALLS  OVERVIEW Falls are a leading cause of injury across the lifespan Falls can result in fractures, sprains, and in some cases, disability Falls are identified as the top 1 source of injury-related costs in B.C. In 2023, the total cost of falls is $2,031 million,...