Report: Wis. one of worst states for falls by people over 65
MILWAUKEE (AP) — An independent organization says more Wisconsin residents over 65 die from accidental falls than do seniors in almost any other state.
In a report released Tuesday, the National Safety Council said Wisconsin had one of the highest rates of deaths from falls as well as one of the highest death totals.
The council says about 87 of every 100,000 Wisconsin seniors die from falls each year. That’s second only to New Mexico, which averaged 99 deaths.
The agency couldn’t say why Wisconsin’s rate was so high. Other states that have a lot of snow and ice had lower death rates, including Minnesota with 72, Michigan with 38 and Illinois with 28.
The safety council urges older adults to take precautions such as securing rugs with nonskid bottoms and installing handrails.
May 9, 2008 at 4:56 a.m.
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I can think of a bunch of things we are the worst at. This wouldn't have made my top 10.
May 8, 2008 at 5:16 p.m.
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We used to be way down on the list.
I KNEW WE COULD TURN THIS THING AROUND!!!
May 7, 2008 at 4:42 p.m.
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...and as such, we probably rank first in the country for sales of the "Help! I Can't Get Up!" buzzers.
May 7, 2008 at 3:27 p.m.
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One wonders what the rate is for non-seniors and how that rate compares with other states.
Then again What`s the point? That`s akin to saying people in Iowa have a low senior death rate. That`s because they go to Florida to die.
May 7, 2008 at 2:50 p.m.
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I think that this is some of the best research I have EVER read. Maybe, their next study will examine the amount of money wasted on bogus projects such as this one.
I thought I was reading The Onion for a minute!!!
May 7, 2008 at 1:35 p.m.
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No way... Hard to believe such a thing to come from a state known for its horrible winters and drinking habits. Ice and booze just isn't as much fun when you get older...
May 7, 2008 at 1:25 p.m.
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Stubborn Norwegians and Germans is right. We also have more ice than almost any other state and the brandy and beer doesn't help either.
May 7, 2008 at 11:49 a.m.
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...It is because we have a bunch of stubborn old Norwegians and Germans who don't have enough sense to stay in on the cold, icy, snowy days or know when to give up the yardwork. (God Bless 'em all!)
May 7, 2008 at 11:24 a.m.
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must be soemthing in the Wis air. I am glad I know this now
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