SHIP Fall-Related Death Rate 2009-2021

This is historical data. The update frequency has been set to "Static Data" and is here for historic value. Updated on 8/14/2024 Fall-Related Death Rate - This indicator shows the rate of fall-related deaths per 100,000 population. Falls are a major cause of preventable death among the elderly and have increased across age groups in the past decade. Causes of fall-related deaths differ between the elderly and young and middle-aged populations, and require different prevention strategies. In 2009, falls accounted for 30% of accidental deaths. Link to Data Details
Organization: State of Maryland
Organization URL: https://catalog.data.gov/organization/maryland
Last updated: 2024-08-14
Tags: fall, mdh, mortality, state health improvement process, vital stats, vsa