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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Falls among the older adults (64+ years old [YO]) are considered public health issues. However, fall prevention in middle adulthood (age 45–64) has received less attention. We studied the associations between the number of falls and fall‐related injuries and indicators for socio‐demographics, chronic diseases, and difficulties in conducting activities in two age groups, 45–64 YO and 64+. In this secondary data analysis, we used the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2018 data. The study showed respondents in the 45–64 YO have higher average falls and fall‐related injuries than those 64+ (<jats:italic>P</jats:italic> < .001). Variables that link to more falls and fall‐related injuries in 64+ correspond to more falls and fall‐related injuries in 45–64 YO. The finding indicates that the odds of falls and fall‐related injuries are comparable across age groups when considering demographic characteristics. However, odds of falling in the presence of arthritis and asthma are higher for respondents in 45–64 YO than the 64+ YO. The risk of falls and fall‐related injuries are not specific to older adults. Factors that matter to the number of falls and fall‐related injuries in the older adults also count in the younger age group. Nurses are asked to validate available fall assessment tools for adults 45–64 years old and evaluate all clients over 45 for fall risk.</jats:p>