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fall [ fawl ]
Definitions related to falls:
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A sudden movement downward, usually resulting in injury.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An event which results in an individual coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or lower object. (WHO)NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Falls can be dangerous at any age. Babies and young children can get hurt falling off furniture or down the stairs. Older children may fall off playground equipment. For older adults, falls can be especially serious. They are at higher risk of falling. They are also more likely to fracture (break) a bone when they fall, especially if they have osteoporosis. A broken bone, especially when it is in a hip, may even lead to disability and a loss of independence for older adults. Some common causes of falls include Balance problems; Some medicines, which can make you feel dizzy, confused, or slow; Vision problems; Alcohol, which can affect your balance and reflexes; Muscle weakness, especially in your legs, which can make it harder for you to get up from a chair or keep your balance when walking on an uneven surface.; Certain illnesses, such as low blood pressure, diabetes, and neuropathy; Slow reflexes, which make it hard to keep your balance or move out of the way of a hazard; Tripping or slipping due to loss of footing or traction. At any age, people can make changes to lower their risk of falling. It important to take care of your health, including getting regular eye exams. Regular exercise may lower your risk of falls by strengthening your muscles, improving your balance, and keeping your bones strong.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A finding of sudden movement downward, usually resulting in injury.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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