Falls by seniors a significant contributor to health care costs, Butler analysis finds

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3 thoughts on “Falls by seniors a significant contributor to health care costs, Butler analysis finds

  1. Great work by the Butler team. Around the state, you will find that falls equate to a high number of EMS responses. If we can focus attention to fall prevention, it not only keeps individuals from experiencing traumatic injuries, but it also reduces the impact on local EMS systems.

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