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fall [fawl] a coming down freely, usually under the influence of gravity. fall in dog conformation, hair that hangs over the face. fall Public health A precipitous drop from a height, or from a higher position, which may be accompanied by injuries Epidemiology 30% of those > 65 yrs old fall/yr; 10-15% suffer injuries–eg, hip Fx–1% and other sites–5%,
and soft tissue injuries–5%; it is the 6th leading cause of death in the elderly Risk factors Postural hypotension, use of sedatives, use of 4+ prescription medicines, impaired arm or leg movement, strength, balance, or gait; fall
survivors suffer from functional decline in ADL and a ↑ risk of institutionalization; fall risk in the elderly can be ↓ with exercise and endurance, flexibility, dynamic balance, and resistance training, behavior modification,
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When that happens, preventive maintenance falls off and equipment falls apart. Nate's family falls apart after his father's suicide attempt, but the real tragedy in this powerful novel is their unwillingness to talk about it. ``You have a piece of property that sits there, dilapidates and falls apart. |
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