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This concurrent resolution supports designating the week of September 22-28, 2025, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" and addresses the significant issue of falls among older adults in the United States. The resolution highlights critical statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including approximately 14 million falls annually among adults over 65, which result in 3 million emergency room visits and 41,000 preventable deaths each year. Recognizing that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for adults 65 and older, the resolution emphasizes the substantial economic impact, with total direct medical costs reaching $80 billion annually. The resolution supports evidence-based prevention strategies such as exercise programs, medication management, vision improvement, and home hazard reduction, and calls for collaboration among federal, state, and local government entities, healthcare providers, community organizations, and individuals to increase awareness and implement fall prevention programs. By supporting this designation, Congress aims to highlight the importance of reducing fall risks and protecting the health and independence of older adults.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/52/all-info