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flag Older adults in disadvantaged areas face higher death and injury rates in pedestrian crashes, a study finds.

flag A new study links older age and living in certain zip codes—often marked by socioeconomic challenges—to more severe injuries in pedestrian crashes, with older adults facing higher mortality and complication rates than children. flag Researchers found adults had significantly worse outcomes, including higher death rates and need for surgery, despite similar initial injury severity. flag Geographic disparities suggest infrastructure and healthcare access may play roles. flag The findings call for targeted safety measures like improved crosswalks and lower speed limits in high-risk areas.

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