A 43-year-old member asked:
can a fall cause death to an elderly person with renal failure early stage?
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Dr. Amy Gruszecki answered
Pathology 27 years experience
Yes: A fall can cause the death of an elderly person in a number of ways. They could sustain a subdural hematoma or a hip fracture for instance which could lead to their death.
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