WHO partners with Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University to address growing burden of injuries and falls

Injuries claim approximately 4.4 million lives every year, representing 8 per cent of all global deaths. Among these injuries, falls have seen the fastest increase in mortality rates over the past two decades, leading to over 684,000 deaths annually. This rise is linked to factors such as an aging population, urbanisation, and sedentary lifestyles.