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The cost and frequency of hospitalization for fall-related injuries in older adults

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  • Alexander, B.H.
  • Rivara, F.P.
  • Wolf, M.E.

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Using a population-based hospital discharge registry with E codes, we examine the 1989 hospitalizations of older adults in Washington State for fall-related injuries. Fall-related trauma accounted for 5.3% of all hospitalizations of older adults, with hospital charges totaling $53 346 191, and resulted in discharge to nursing care more often than other such hospitalizations. An annual hospitalization rate of 13.5 per 1000 persons and an annual cost of $92 per person is reported. The importance of preventing fall-related injuries in older adults is discussed.

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  • Alexander, B.H. & Rivara, F.P. & Wolf, M.E., 1992. "The cost and frequency of hospitalization for fall-related injuries in older adults," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 82(7), pages 1020-1023.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1992:82:7:1020-1023_8
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