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Here are a few stunning statistics :
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Slip and fall in North America
- 25% are children - 2% are pregnant women - 40% are adults between 18 and 55 years old - 33% are adults over 55 years old |
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Hospitalised for injuries caused by a fall | |
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Die because of slips and falls | |
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Hospital costs related to falls | |
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400 claims in 1980 1,250 claims in 1990 |
Over $ 1,000,000 claims allowed | |
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Increased rate of insurance premiums |
" Safety first, for every one's benefit "


