Rising mortality trends due to falls among the elderly in Southwest China from 2014 to 2022: age-period-cohort analysis of 6,524 individuals

The mortality from falls among elderly residents in this study has shown a concerning upward trend from 2014 to 2022. The increased risk is particularly pronounced with advancing age and over recent years for both genders. These findings highlight the urgent need for enhanced fall prevention measures targeted at the elderly population to mitigate this growing public health issue.