One Type of Accidental Death Is Becoming More Common, New Analysis Reveals

Everyone has taken an unexpected spill at one time or another—tripping over the corner of a rug, slipping on ice, or tumbling down the stairs. But it might be a good idea to be extra cautious about where you’re putting your feet: According to a new analysis from USAFacts based on data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), deaths due to accidental falls tripled from 2000 to 2023. 

One reason for the increase, according to USAFacts, is America’s aging population—but that doesn’t completely explain the data...