Injury mechanism by age group
Injury mechanism | Age 65–74 (n (%)) | Age 75–84 (n (%)) | Age ≥85 (n (%)) | Total (n (%)) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall <2 m | 96 (46.6) | 137 (60.4) | 145 (75.9) | 378 (60.6) |
Fall >2 m | 59 (28.6) | 54 (23.8) | 36 (18.8) | 149 (23.9) |
Road traffic accident | 42 (20.4) | 34 (15.0) | 9 (4.7) | 85 (13.6) |
Other | 9 (4.4) | 2 (0.9) | 1 (0.5) | 12 (1.9) |
Total | 206 (100) | 227 (100) | 191 (100) | 624 (100) |