Published: May 8th, 2008 09:51 AM
Last Modified: May 8th, 2008 09:56 AM
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- A report from the National Safety Council says Alaska has the lowest death rate from accidental falls among people over age 65.
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The rate was highest in New Mexico at 99 deaths per 100,000.
In Alaska it was 15 per 100,000.
The National Safety Council says a fall is now the leading cause of injury deaths nationwide in that age group.
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