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Most Dangerous Types of Footwear
Newser • • health
Key Points:
- A review of federal injury data reveals slippers are the leading cause of serious shoe-related trips to the ER, surpassing flip-flops, sandals, and high heels.
- Researchers estimate slippers account for approximately 20,750 emergency visits annually, with about 40% resulting in serious injuries like broken bones.
- This injury rate for slippers is higher compared to 31% for flip-flops and 17% for boots, despite slippers and boots causing a similar number of ER visits.
- The CDC recommends avoiding backless shoes, wearing nonslip and well-fitting footwear, and not walking in socks alone, especially for adults aged 65 and older, who are at greater risk of falls.
