Nashville doctors warn of hidden brain injuries after falls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Doctors in Middle Tennessee are warning that falls are a leading but often overlooked cause of serious harm, including brain injuries that may not show symptoms right away.

According to USA Facts, falls now kill more Americans each year than motor vehicle accidents, marking a shift from earlier decades when car crashes were far more deadly.

Experts say the risk is often tied to delayed symptoms and people not realizing they were injured at the time…

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