In Singapore, approximately 8,000 seniors aged 65 and above, were admitted to restructured hospitals annually from 2013 to 2016, owing to falls. The number of hip fractures per year is projected to increase from 1,300 in 1998 to 9,000 in 2050.  

In the first year following hip fractures, 33% become dependent or are admitted to nursing homes.  There is a mortality rate of 20-24%.

The good news is that falls are preventable through clinical interventions and reducing risk factors.

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