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SHIP Fall-Related Death Rate 2009-2021

Published by opendata.maryland.gov | State of Maryland | Metadata Last Checked: June 27, 2025 | Last Modified: 2024-08-14
This is historical data. The update frequency has been set to "Static Data" and is here for historic value. Updated on 8/14/2024 Fall-Related Death Rate - This indicator shows the rate of fall-related deaths per 100,000 population. Falls are a major cause of preventable death among the elderly and have increased across age groups in the past decade. Causes of fall-related deaths differ between the elderly and young and middle-aged populations, and require different prevention strategies. In 2009, falls accounted for 30% of accidental deaths. Link to Data Details

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