American journal of industrial medicine
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Comparative Study
Nonfatal occupational injuries from slips, trips, and falls among older workers treated in hospital emergency departments, United States 1998.
Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. As the workforce demographics shift to an older population, the dearth of information on occupational falls among older adults must be addressed. ⋯ Fall prevention programs targeted to older workers must examine extrinsic sources of falls, particularly surface traction, contaminant control, and footwear.