According to Statistics Canada, British Columbia has one of the most rapidly aging populations in Canada. By 2031, almost one in four people in BC (over 1.3 million) will be 65 years of age and older. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and...
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...
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...
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,...
Research into whether physiotherapy coaching and Fitbits can help older adults complete strength and balance exercise programs designed to prevent falls received funding from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. Megan Oakey (pictured), Provincial Manager...