424 000 deaths and 37,3 million requiring medical attention due to falls – a year.
The human and financial costs from fall-related injuries are substantial, placing a burden on societies as well as individuals.
The largest morbidity is found in people over 65, and according to an independent national authority in Sweden, the estimated national cost for fall injuries among elderly people is 14 billion SEK/year (€ 1.5 billion approximately).
The Safestrive Floor was designed to combat this problem – to prevent injuries and protect resources.s