Prevent Slips and Falls -the Most Common and Prevalent Bathroom Injuries

•  Falls are the leading cause of bathroom injuries, accounting for 81.1% of nonfatal bathroom injuries treated in emergency departments.[1][5]
• Slipping is the precipitating event in 17.3% of bathroom injuries.[5] This includes slipping while bathing or showering.
• The most common locations for bathroom falls and slips are in or around the tub/shower (65.8 injuries per 100,000 population) and on or near the toilet (22.5 per 100,000).[5]
• Bathrooms are the most common place for rug- and carpet-related falls to occur in the home.[3]
• Of the falls that happen in the home, up to 80% occur in the bathroom.[3]

So in summary, slips and falls, especially those related to the tub/shower area and toilet, are extremely prevalent causes of bathroom injuries requiring emergency room treatment. Improving bathroom safety by installing grab bars, non-slip surfaces, and removing tripping hazards can help prevent many of these injurious falls.[2][3][4]

Citations:
[1] https://www.steinberginjurylawyers.com/faqs/injuries-associated-with-restroom-slip-and-fall-accidents.cfm
[2] https://www.visitingangels.com/knowledge-center/preparing-loved-ones/7-bathroom-safety-tips-to-prevent-falls-and-injuries/106
[3] https://www.nextdayaccess.com/how-to-prevent-the-5-most-common-bathroom-injuries-with-accessibility-products/
[4] https://blog.thinkreliability.com/how-to-prevent-bathroom-slip-and-fall-accidents
[5] https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6022a1.htm