Thom Disch
Author
Pub. Date
2017
Description
Fixing a $150 billion healthcare crisis
Since 1999, we have reduced deaths from heart disease 15%. Deaths caused by auto accidents are down 12%. But, deaths from falls have increased over 150%. Both injuries and deaths caused by falls are at record highs and the problem continues to grow. We've learned how, to fix the human heart and we have, made driving safer. Now is the time to focus on preventing fall injuries.
Falls are the leading cause of emergency...