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Section
2024 Falls Among Medicare Beneficiaries Early Release PUF
Publish Year
2026
- In 2024, 24 percent of Medicare beneficiaries living in the community experienced at least one fall, and 12 percent had fallen more than one time.
- In 2024, 17 percent of Medicare beneficiaries living in the community reported having a fall that resulted in a bruise, fracture, sprain, cut, concussion, dislocation, or another medical issue in 2024.
- In 2024, beneficiaries with 4 or more chronic conditions were significantly more likely to experience at least one fall (31 percent) compared to beneficiaries with no chronic conditions (13 percent).