QuickStats: Annual Rate of Nonfatal, Medically Attended Fall Injury Episodes,* by Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007

During 2007, the annual rate of nonfatal, medically attended fall injury episodes was 43 per 1,000 population. Adults aged ≥75 years had higher rates of these episodes compared with persons aged <65 years. Adults aged 45--64 years had lower rates of these episodes compared with children aged <18 years and adults aged ≥65 years. SOURCE: Adams PF, Barnes PM, Vickerie JL. Summary health statistics for the U.S. population: National Health Interview Survey, 2007. Vital Health Stat 2008;10(238). Available at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_10/sr10_238.pdf. Click here for chart and link to report