In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on falls here
>20 000
people aged 65 and older died as a result of a fall in 2024
~175 000
People aged 65 and older were hospitalized due to a fall in 2024
Trauma
Falls, which are particularly serious among older adults
Falls occur at all ages and in a variety of life situations—in daily life, during sports, while doing home improvement projects, and so on. They are particularly common and severe among older adults.
These injuries account for a...
What We Do
Since falls are particularly common and severe among older adults, the aging population increases the number of people at risk. As such, falls represent a major public health issue. That is why Santé publique France conducts epidemiological surveillance of falls—particularly among older...
Data
According to data from the Global Burden of Disease, falls are the leading contributor to the burden of disease in terms of years of life lost or lived with disability (DALYs) across all age groups, with this contribution having increased by 50% between 1990 and 2023.
They have major...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
rapport/synthèse
Public Health France Health Barometer: Results of the 2024 Edition
In relation to
thematic dossier
Aging Well
People over the age of 60 could account for one-third of the population by 2050. The priority today is no longer to extend life expectancy but to improve the quality of life for older adults.
