What percentage of hospitalized falls are caused by pets?
The CDC estimates that about 1% of all hospitalized falls are caused by pets or pet-related items, which equates to more than 8,000 daily incidents.
✓ Accepted answer
About 1% of all hospitalized falls are caused by pets or pet-related items, a figure reported by the Centers for Disease…
The full answer is visible to registered members only (1 answers in total).
Related Questions
- How many Americans end up in the ER from pet-related falls?
- How does palliative symptom management help prevent hospitalization in chronic care?
- What role do nightlights and bells play in avoiding pet-related trips?
- How does leash training for large dogs reduce fall risk for seniors?
- According to the NIH, what is a leading cause of preventable hospitalization in older adults?