This report, developed by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, and the accompanying data tables demonstrate a decrease in admissions for accidental falls to both the ED and hospital, between March 1 and September 30, 2020. The report is available in English and French.
The Cost of Injury in Canada 2021 was created by Parachute in collaboration with the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, and quantifies the cost of different types of injuries – including seniors falls – from a societal perspective, including costs related to deaths, hospitalization, ER visits as well as disability. The report is available
A UBC study found that a home exercise program can reduce the rate of falls in at-risk seniors.