Jun
24
The fear of breaking a bone and a hip is something that elders often carry behind their minds. However, a new government study claims that hitting their head could bring a variety of serious and deadly consequences. Brain injuries actually account for half of all the deaths from falls.
The researchers said that a lot of people often get the notion that a fall is not serious unless they broke a bone or a hip. They no longer worry about their heads. They found out that half of the cases of fall deaths are linked closely to brain injuries. The other deaths were because of heart failure, strokes and chronic conditions that only worsen because of a fall.
As people age, the veins and the arteries become more fragile. They can be easily torn during a sudden blow or a sudden jolt to the head area. This can cause a serious problem such as the deadly brain bleed. The severity of brain injuries is not apparent. Some people may not even lose consciousness and then death will strike in about an hour or 2.
Being careful is a key ingredient in avoiding injuries.
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