Trends in hospitalisations due to falls by older people, Australia : 2002-03 to 2012-13.
Trends in hospitalisations due to falls by older people, Australia : 2002-03 to 2012-13.
Trends in hospitalisations due to falls by older people, Australia : 2002-03 to 2012-13.
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Canberra, ACT : Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, [2017]
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1 online resource (vi, 97 pages) : illustrations.
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Canberra, ACT : Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, [2017]
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Australian Capital Territory
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[2017]
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This report presents trends in fall related hospital care for people aged 65 and older from 2002-03 to 2012-13. There was a decrease in the rate of hip fractures due to falls (-2% per year) between 2002-03 and 2012-13. In contrast, falls resulting in head injuries increased at a particularly high rate (7% per year).
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Trends in hospitalisations due to falls by older people, Australia : 2002-03 to 2012-13.
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Injury research and statistics series, 2205-510X ; number 106
"Cat. no. INJCAT 182"
Includes bibliographical references (pages 90-91)
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Mode of access: Available online.
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74VKV5Ry3QNb
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKV5Ry3QNb
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9781760542023 PDF
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991024268499802626
