The cost of falling and its impact on Hawaii’s aging population

Covering the Cost

The cost of falling and its impact on Hawaii’s aging population

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Published on Sep 17, 2026, 8:20:26 AM
Total time: 00:21:32

Episode Description

In Hawaii, 1 in 4 older adults fall each year, with preventable falls accounting for about half of injury-related deaths for seniors. Hawaii Falls Prevention Alliance is hosting a weeklong outreach campaign from Sept. 21-25.

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