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To fully understand the magnitude and impact of falls and fall-related injuries, states with active coalitions have recommended taking time early in the deliberative process to collect older adult falls data. Additionally, they recommend conducting a scan to inventory the programs and services that may already be in place in the state to address the issue, as well as researching evidence-based and best practice solutions. 

Step Three: making the Case for Fall Prevention in Your State involves the following areas, which we will explain in detail in this section:

1. OLDER ADULT FALLS DATA AND INFORMATION COLLECTION
2. CONDUCTING A SCAN OF STATE AND OTHER AGENCIES
3. RESOURCES ON COALITION BUILDING