Older Australians' head injuries from falls double in a decade

An older lady who has fallen up some steps

An older lady who has fallen up some steps Source: Getty Images

More Australians over the age of 65 are suffering serious head injuries from falls. A new study by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows rates have doubled in the past decade. Details can be heard here in Dari.



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