The Death Rate of Fall among the Elderly is on the Rise...Need to wear hip brace
Nov 03, 2025
Professor Yoo Joon-il of Inha University Hospital said at the Korean Association of Hip Fractures Symposium held at Chungnam National University Hospital on the 1st that "'Prevention of hip and pelvic fractures using hip protectors' is effective in reducing the risk of falls and reducing medical costs for high-risk groups of hip fractures admitted to nursing facilities, so continuous monitoring and compensation systems are needed to increase compliance."
Professor Yoo Joon-il said in the "2020 Survey on Seniors" that 7.2% of senior citizens aged 65 or older experienced falls, especially those aged 85 or older, which increased to 13.6%", he explained.
It also stated that in an in-depth investigation of discharge injury in 2023, falls and falls accounted for 51.6% of the causes of hospitalization injury, and that the rate of fall hospitalization among older women was approximately 1.5 times higher than that of men and that falls occurred mainly in everyday living spaces. "
It was then announced that "45.1% of patients who visited the emergency room due to falls had accidents at home, specifically in the order of living room (26.7%), room/bedroom (21.4%), and bathroom/bathroom (21.0%)."
`The death rate from falls is on the rise not only in Korea but also in the world,' Professor Yoo said. `From 2021, falls overtake traffic accidents to rank No. 1 cause of death among senior citizens aged 65 or older, and the death rate from falls has increased by 28.4 percent over the past 20 years.'
As a result, Professor Yoo said, "Prevention of falls or fractures in the high spines of the elderly is an urgent task." "Active fall prevention intervention is needed, and above all, systematic policies must be prepared as soon as possible."," he stressed.
Professor Yoo said, "Due to the aging population, falls in the elderly directly increase medical expenses, the burden of caring for physical and mental families, as well as social losses at astronomical levels, protection devices designed to prevent hip fractures caused by falls should be used primarily for the elderly or those at high risk of falling."Preventing the occurrence of fall patients was suggested."
He said "These products focus on protecting the antecedent (protruding bone area of the hip joint) to reduce the risk of fracture"As a representative product, the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service recently obtained non-benefit, as well as a horse hoof protective pad, which has excellent impact reduction and can be used for skin trouble patients."
"Yumius Active had the lowest strength of force transmitted to the hip joint during a fall in clinical trials and excelled in preventing fractures around the hip joint"" he continued. "In a 12-month study of 1,817 long-term care patients in 14 Canadian nursing institutions, the risk of hip fractures was more than three times reduced in patients wearing hip brace."," he added.
Professor Yoo said, `In order to reduce accidents or deaths caused by falls on the rise, patients with sarcopenia with weak leg strength and a high risk of falling due to lack of energy, patients with mobility difficulties due to stroke, hemiplegia, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and elderly groups with high risk of falling should wear force shields to prevent falling injuries in advance," he said.
Professor Yoo Joon-il said in the "2020 Survey on Seniors" that 7.2% of senior citizens aged 65 or older experienced falls, especially those aged 85 or older, which increased to 13.6%", he explained.
It also stated that in an in-depth investigation of discharge injury in 2023, falls and falls accounted for 51.6% of the causes of hospitalization injury, and that the rate of fall hospitalization among older women was approximately 1.5 times higher than that of men and that falls occurred mainly in everyday living spaces. "
It was then announced that "45.1% of patients who visited the emergency room due to falls had accidents at home, specifically in the order of living room (26.7%), room/bedroom (21.4%), and bathroom/bathroom (21.0%)."
`The death rate from falls is on the rise not only in Korea but also in the world,' Professor Yoo said. `From 2021, falls overtake traffic accidents to rank No. 1 cause of death among senior citizens aged 65 or older, and the death rate from falls has increased by 28.4 percent over the past 20 years.'
As a result, Professor Yoo said, "Prevention of falls or fractures in the high spines of the elderly is an urgent task." "Active fall prevention intervention is needed, and above all, systematic policies must be prepared as soon as possible."," he stressed.
Professor Yoo said, "Due to the aging population, falls in the elderly directly increase medical expenses, the burden of caring for physical and mental families, as well as social losses at astronomical levels, protection devices designed to prevent hip fractures caused by falls should be used primarily for the elderly or those at high risk of falling."Preventing the occurrence of fall patients was suggested."
He said "These products focus on protecting the antecedent (protruding bone area of the hip joint) to reduce the risk of fracture"As a representative product, the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service recently obtained non-benefit, as well as a horse hoof protective pad, which has excellent impact reduction and can be used for skin trouble patients."
"Yumius Active had the lowest strength of force transmitted to the hip joint during a fall in clinical trials and excelled in preventing fractures around the hip joint"" he continued. "In a 12-month study of 1,817 long-term care patients in 14 Canadian nursing institutions, the risk of hip fractures was more than three times reduced in patients wearing hip brace."," he added.
Professor Yoo said, `In order to reduce accidents or deaths caused by falls on the rise, patients with sarcopenia with weak leg strength and a high risk of falling due to lack of energy, patients with mobility difficulties due to stroke, hemiplegia, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and elderly groups with high risk of falling should wear force shields to prevent falling injuries in advance," he said.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
