I have known two healthy people who fell while walking backwards and struck their heads. One died and the other spent many months recovering.
I'm not suggesting a helmet, but it is something to consider.
The other was a successful young engineer in his late 30's. He just tripped over a toolbox that was in back of him.
They both hit the back of their heads, and neither had any previously known health problems or attacks of vertigo.
I don't walk backwards as a rule. But I trip over all kinds of stuff (mostly the kids toys) walking forward.
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I have known two healthy people who fell while walking backwards and struck their heads. One died and the other spent many months recovering.
I'm not suggesting a helmet, but it is something to consider.