Web tip of the week, Sept. 19, 2011 – Slips and Falls

http://health.mo.gov/seniors/showmefallsfreemissouri/

Slips and falls are a leading cause of injury deaths. Missouri’s death rate by falling is 31% higher than the national average. Of special interest is the
“Best Practices” section where there is the Beers list of drugs that make the elderly more likely to fall.

submitted by Jack Batterson

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