Question

_____________ is (are) the leading cause of accidental death for people over 75 years old. falls vision impairment physical exercise cognitive decline loss of hearing

Answer 1

Falls is (are) the leading cause of accidental death for people over 75 years old. Falls are the leading cause of death, injury and hospital admissions among the elderly population. The cause of falling in old age is often multifactorial, and may require a multidisciplinary approach both to treat any injuries sustained and to prevent future falls.