Outlooks & Setbacks Saturdays
Dangerous Situations
Falling Down The Stairs
You might not think about stairs as being a very dangerous thing - and you’re right! In the grand scheme of risks, walking up and down the stairs is not very risky. However, the number of accidents that happen on stairs that cause injury is actually quite high.
In fact, you might be surprised to know that stairs are actually the second leading cause of injury, second only to motor vehicle accidents.
Think about it - any of us who have been around for awhile probably have a story about falling down the stairs whether it was ourselves or someone else we know.
I have fallen down the stairs multiple times - it never resulted in serious injury, but it sure hurt!
My grandmother actually had a fatal fall down a set of stairs, so I know the danger that stairs can present. She was elderly and had Alzheime’rs and so her stability and balance were not optimal; however, it was still very surprising and eye opening to how dangerous stairs can be.
None of this is to say that you should stop walking down the stairs because most of us have had millions of successful trips up and down the stairs over the years! But be careful and mindful of the fact that a fall on the stairs can cause serious injury and harm.
Have you ever injured yourself on the stairs?