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Dr. Saraju MohantyAbstract:
Falls are a large concern for the aging population.
Around a third of elderly people 65 years or older fall
each year, and a half of those who do fall tend to fall
more than once. As age increases, tendency to fall as
well as the injuries one might sustain from falling
likewise increases. In the United States, fall-related
emergency visits are estimated to be around 3 million
per year. It is imperative to find the most accurate
way to detect falls to help mitigate the disastrous
effects of such injuries.
A device based upon physiological sensors and a
user-worn camera could be used to accurately detect
falls, the environment in which a person has fallen,
and their internal physiology without immediate
external assistance. This information could then be
used to treat a patient that has fallen more quickly
and effectively.Poster: