New data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows fall-related calls increased by ten-thousand between 2023 and 2024.
Emergency medical services responded to 140-thousand falls last year, accounting for more than 20-percent of 911 calls. The Centers for Disease Control says Wisconsin has the highest rate of fall-related deaths in older adults in the nation. That’s due to both immediate deaths and long-term health issues related to a fall. To prevent falls, DHS recommends reducing clutter and improving lighting in living spaces.
