"Hip fractures can trigger a difficult-to-reverse decline process": why this injury can be lethal, according to experts
Experts warn that hip fractures in elderly individuals can lead to significant medical complications and increased mortality risk.
Tuula Koponen, 83, learned a skill that can save lives – over 1,300 Finns die each year from falls
Tuula Koponen, an 83-year-old woman from Turku, has taken a course to learn how to safely get up from the floor after a fall, as falls are a leading cause of mortality among older adults in Finland.