State Rankings for Fall Death Risk Among Older Americans
Rates represent the number of unintentional fall deaths per 100,000 adults age 65 and older by state of residence. Data reflects the most recent national mortality statistics from the CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and is based on underlying cause of death codes W00–W19. Because older adults account for the majority of fatal fall injuries in residential environments, these rates serve as a key indicator of state-level household fall risk. Higher rates indicate greater fatal fall risk among older residents.