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ArticleCureus2026

Falls and Injuries After Heading to a Bomb Shelter Following Rocket Warning Sirens in Israel.

Joseph Palatchi Oldak, Ianiv Trior Simonovich, Galina Shapiro, Yaniv Keren

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Joseph Palatchi OldakDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Angeles Universidad, Mexico City, MEX.
Ianiv Trior SimonovichDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, ISR.
Galina ShapiroDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, ISR.
Yaniv KerenDivision of Orthopedic Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, ISR.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn recent years, Israel has experienced a rise in rocket attacks, forcing civilians to evacuate quickly to bomb shelters. These rapid evacuations have resulted in increased fall-related injuries, particularly among vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with preexisting medical conditions.

objectiveTo assess the patterns of injuries, the contributing factors to falls and orthopedic injuries, particularly fractures, sustained during falls in the process of evacuation to shelters during rocket warning sirens.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study, including 174 patients treated at Rambam Health Care Campus for falls and injuries sustained during evacuation to bomb shelters following rocket warning sirens.

resultsThe mean age was 54.4 years; 106 (60.9%) were female. We found that women were significantly older than men, with a 50% likelihood of being >56 years (

conclusionFalls during shelter evacuation constitute a major orthopedic hazard. Women were significantly older and consequently more susceptible to serious fall incidents. Comorbidities (especially metabolic and cardiovascular) may further increase risk. Preventive measures should focus on house security and the specific protection of high-risk individuals.

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fallsfracturesisraelorthopedic injuriesrocket sirensshelter evacuation

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PMID42326230
PMCPMC13280519

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