Approximately 1 in 5 of those accidents causes a serious injury, such as a head injury or a broken bone — usually to the wrist, arm, ankle or hip, the CDC says.
The Big Number: About 36 million people 65 and older suffer a fall each year
Approximately 1 in 5 of those accidents causes a serious injury, such as a head injury or a broken bone — usually to the wrist, arm, ankle or hip, the CDC says.