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Risk factors add up to falls

The following diagram provides examples of personal and environmental risk factors. Falls often have more than one cause. Personal and environmental factors can interact to increase the chances of having a fall. To lessen the possibility of falling, it's important to reduce risks in both areas.

Point the mouse over the different parts of the diagram to see how personal and environmental factors can interact.

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