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Older Australians at risk from falls double in a decade

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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. Experts say further investigation is needed to protect some of the nation's most vulnerable.


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By Charlotte Lam

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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. Experts say further investigation is needed to protect some of the nation's most vulnerable.



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