Injuries

Question 0

1 leading cause of death in the US within 15-24 age group

Answer 0

Injuries

Question 1

1 leading cause of death in the US (all age groups)

Answer 1

Heart disease

Question 2

Unintentional injuries

Answer 2

Motor vehicle crashes, falls, recreational injuries, burns, poisoning

Question 3

Intentional injuries

Answer 3

Homicide, suicide, assault (physical, sexual, verbal/psychological/mental), abuse (child, elder, intimate partner violence)

Question 4

Unintentional injuries-falls

Risk factors? 7

Answer 4

Lack of balance control, impaired
Conditions such arthritis, sarcopenia, etc…
Visual/cognitive impairment
Increased age
Multiple medications that affect balance and/or the central nervous system
Unfamiliar environments
Structural/environmental risk factors

Question 5

Unintentional victorious-falls

Prevention strategies

Answer 5

Education about fall risk factors
Medication review
Programs to increase strength and balance
Home safety checklist/assessment/modification
Most effective: comprehensive clinical assessment combined with individualized risk reduction and patient follow-up