Beware! Simple fall may lead to life-threatening consequences Simple fall lands a boy in a life-threatening situation. Doctors advise not to neglect pain post-fall. Beware! Simple fall may lead to life-threatening consequences According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three older adults falls each year. And falls are the number one cause of fractures in people, especially the elderly, resulting in fractures, cuts, and even serious head injuries. “Especially in the elderly or those people who have weak bones or are on certain medications like blood thinners, a fall can be dangerous,” asserts Dr S.N Aravinda, Consultant, Internal Medicine, Aster RV Hospital.