In 1994, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued Subpart M for construction, which required fall protection for workers exposed to falls on construction sites. Since then, ...

The majority of falls that lead to hospitalization occur in the home. Older adults can take various precautions to reduce their risk of such an event. Falls are a serious health concern for adults ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Falls Prevention Awareness Week is underway in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made an official proclamation Monday morning, recognizing the cause. The Michigan Department ...