The elderly fall. Accidental death in the accident.

Department of Disease Control, Prevention of Fall in Elderly Prepare for adulthood, the second leading cause of death in accidental injury.

          The Department of Disease Control identifies major health problems in older people. At present, Thailand has a population of more than 11 million elderly people (16.5%), which is close to the complete elderly (20%). In 2021, the Department of Disease Control realized the importance of the problem. The measures to prevent falling fall in the elderly. To assess risks and adjust various risk factors.

          Fall is a common problem. It is the second leading cause of death in accidental injury. Nearly 2,000 people die each year from the fall of every age group, half of whom are elderly (3 persons per day) and are on the rise. According to the study, one in three elderly people will fall every year and 20 percent of the elderly fall will be injured by the year 2013-2016. There are a number of injured elderly. Emergency medical services are increasing steadily for more than 50,000 times a year, or more than 140 times a day. Falling injuries also result in injuries. The patient was bedridden and severely deceased. The cause of fall falls mostly from slipping or stepping on the same level as 62 percent and 6 percent from fall or fall from the stairs and steps. Including the risk that nearly half the elderly also have to walk up and down the stairs. And walk on the slippery floor.

          Injuries from falls in the elderly Can be protected by 1. Risk Assessment for Falls 2. Choose suitable footwear with non-slippery treads. 3. Adjust the environment to be safe for the elderly. Home and around the house. Currently there are only 25 percent who have changed the house or the environment to be safe and. 4. Promote exercise to strengthen the muscles such as dance, boxing dance, Chinese dance, tai chi.

           People and the elderly can assess the risk of falls online. www.thaincd.com or through the application to assess the risk of falls in the elderly, both Android and IOS, or to access the risk assessment services at the public health center near the house if the public can ask questions. At Department of Disease Control Tel.