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Today, there are up to 1,600 fatalities from accidental falls in Thailand. It is the second leading cause of unintentional deaths, following road accidents.
Accidents in the elderly are often caused by bodily degeneration and deterioration, as well as from diseases and ailments, resulting in decreased organ function. The most common accidents among the elderly are falls, such as slipping in the bathroom, falling out of bed, falling down stairs, etc., which usually occur in individuals aged between 65 - 75 years.
As we are getting older, our body and organs begin to deteriorate and become more susceptible to a variety of diseases. The timing varies among individuals depending on several factors, including: lifestyle, diet, stress, etc. In order to maintain a perfect health, you have to take care of your body.
Statistics forecast that Thailand became a complete aged society in 2021. Most Thai senior citizens have chronic health conditions and up to 5% cannot care for themselves, which make them dependent on their loved ones. The most common condition is caused by accidents inside their own home, such as broken hip and brain injury, which contribute to high rates of disability and mortality.