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Falling is the Leading Cause of Injury-Related Hospitalizations for Older New Yorkers

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Fall-related injuries are a growing public health concern in New York State, that's according to a new detailed report by Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shield. WXXI's LeShea Agnew reports in upstate New York, 18% of men and 15% of women reported a fall related injury in 2010.