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Falls are a common source of injury, particularly in the elderly population. They are more likely to occur if impairments in balance, strength, perception, joint range of motion, postural function or coordination are present. Serious injury from falls, such as fractures, occur commonly in people with osteoporosis, a common degenerative disease involving loss of bone mass. Hip fracture is one of the most serious potential consequences of a fall, with a mortality rate as high as 20%.
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