A growing problem of falls in the aging population: A case study on Poland - 2015-2050 forecast

Poland entered the period of intensive aging of population. In the coming 25 years, the percentage of persons aged 65 and over in Poland will increase from 13% of the total population in 2010 to 23% in 2035 (ca. 10 million). The problem of falls resulting from aging of the body was presented using the example of Poland. The article describes main issues related to etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention and social consequences of falls caused by the impairment of musculoskeletal system in the group of persons aged 65 and over. The authors present the prospective estimation of falls in Poland until 2050. The article underlines key role of diagnosis and prevention of falls of older persons.