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When it comes to wrestling, I believe many people’s first reaction is: fall down, and it’s all over as long as you stand up.

However, for elderly people, a fall is no small matter and may have serious consequences.

@林间轻语: Not long ago, my father-in-law accidentally fell off his bike, fractured his left clavicle, and cracked two ribs. He had to undergo surgery. It was very serious!

@笑熬浆糊侠: My 87-year-old grandfather fell and died a few hours later... Life is so unpredictable...

@嘻嘻哈哈字幕鱼: My grandmother’s health gradually deteriorated after she fell, and she left us forever at the beginning of this year.

Why are falls so frightening for older people? And is there a way to deal with it?

1. Why do elderly people break bones when they fall?

according toThe Lancet Public HealthPublished research,The incidence of falls among Chinese people aged 60 and above has increased significantly in the past 30 years。

Older people are more likely to break bones after a fall than younger people for two main reasons:One is brittle bones, and the other is weak muscles.。

Muscles are like a soft cushion that can reduce the impact of a fall. However, as the muscles of the elderly decrease, this protective effect is weakened. Therefore, once the elderly fall, their bones are more likely to break.