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Angus King: “And my concern is that A, we don't know enough about it. And B, once we learn more that we learn how to prevent falls…”

On the recordOctober 31, 2023
And my concern is that A, we don't know enough about it. And B, once we learn more that we learn how to prevent falls, it's a preventable epidemic, at least to some extent.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King discusses the need for awareness and prevention of falls among seniors.

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