Publication catalogue list

Hospitalisations due to falls by older people, Australia 2005-06

Injury research and statistics series no. 50

This report is the second in a series of biennial reports on hospitalisations due to falls by older people in Australia. The report focuses on hospitalised falls occurring in the financial year 2005-06 and examines trends in fall-related hospitalisations over the period 1999-2006. The number of fall events resulting in hospitalisation due to injury for older Australians remains high and the rate of fall-related injury incidents is particularly high for the oldest group within this population. As in the previous report, older females accounted for most of the hospitalised fall injury cases and a third of cases had injuries to the hip and thigh. Half of all fall injury cases for people aged 65 years and older occurred in the home. Falls in residential institutions were also common. Age-standardised rates of hospitalised fall-related injury separations have increased over the seven year study period to June 2006, despite a decrease in the rate for femur fractures due to falls. The estimated total length of stay per fall injury case has also increased over the period 1999-2006, apparently influenced by increases in the number of bed-days used by episodes of fall-related follow-up care.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 4 March 2009; ISSN 1444-3791; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 879 2; AIHW cat. no. INJCAT 122; 56pp.; $20.00

Fall-related hospitalisations among older people: sociocultural and regional aspects

Injury research and statistics series no. 33

The ageing of the Australian population has enlarged the population at high risk of fall-related injury and population projections imply substantial increase in years to come. A large proportion of Australia's older population were born overseas and changing migration patterns following the Second World War have resulted in an older population which is becoming highly culturally and linguistically diverse. This report examines fall-related hospitalisations for people aged 65 and older for the years 2000-03 according to country of birth and place of usual residence.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 14 May 2007; ISSN 1444-3791; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 681 1; AIHW cat. no. INJCAT 97; 55pp.; INTERNET ONLY

Electrical injury and death

NISU briefing no. 9

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 17 April 2007; ISSN 1833-024X; AIHW cat. no. INJ 99; 15pp.; INTERNET ONLY

Hospital separations due to injury and poisoning, Australia 2003-04

Injury research and statistics series no. 30

This report presents national statistics on injuries that resulted in admission to hospitals in Australia. It includes cases discharged during the year to 30 June 2004. The report has been designed to complement 'Injury deaths, Australia 2003-04'. Falls, transport-related injury, intentional self-harm and assault are common causes of hospitalised injury in the Australian community. Injuries due to these and other causes are described, in terms of case numbers and rates, by age and sex, remoteness of usual residence, length of stay in hospital, external causes of injury, and other characteristics. The report will be relevant to anyone interested in gaining an insight into patterns of injury morbidity and the burden it imposes on the Australian community.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 12 January 2007; ISSN 1444-3791; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 644 6; AIHW cat. no. INJCAT 88; 152pp.; $30.00

Injury deaths, Australia 2003-04

Injury research and statistics series no. 31

This report describes injury mortality in Australia during 2003-04. It includes information about the major causes of injury such as transport-related deaths, suicide and accidental falls. The data provided in relation to each cause include age and sex, state and territory differences, remoteness of residence, trends over time, and other associated factors. It also contains a brief overview of injury mortality associated with complications of surgical and medical care. The report will be relevant to anyone interested in gaining an insight into patterns of injury mortality and the burden it imposes on the Australian community.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 12 January 2007; ISSN 1444-3791; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 645 3; AIHW cat. no. INJCAT 89; 132pp.; $30.00

Hospitalised basketball and netball injuries

NISU briefing no. 3

Exercise is important for minimising risk of conditions including cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, mental health disorders and premature death. It is not uncommon for participants to be injured but most injuries are not severe. A study of sport- and exercise-related injury in the Latrobe Valley found one hospital admission for every 10 emergency admissions and 12 general practice consultations. Hospitalised injuries tend to be more severe and costly than other injuries. Hence, while hospitalised sports injuries are small as a proportion of all sport injuries, they warrant attention.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 7 July 2006; ISSN 1833-024X; AIHW cat. no. INJ 84; 20pp.; INTERNET ONLY

Alcohol and work: patterns of use, workplace culture and safety

Injury research and statistics series no. 28

Little is known regarding the alcohol consumption patterns of the Australian workforce and the impact these patterns have on workplace safety, workplace productivity and workers' wellbeing. This report addresses this lack of knowledge, and is one of the most comprehensive examinations of the role of alcohol in the Australian workplace.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 28 June 2006; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 578 4; AIHW cat. no. INJ 82; 180pp.; $50.00

Hospital separations due to injury and poisoning, Australia 2001-02

Injury research and statistics series no. 26

This report presents national statistics on injuries that resulted in admission to hospitals in Australia. It includes cases discharged during the year to 30 June 2002. The report has been designed to complement 'Injury Deaths, Australia 2002'. Falls, transport-related injury, intentional self-harm and assault are common causes of hospitalised injury in the Australian community. Injuries due to these and other causes are described, in terms of case numbers and rates, by age and sex, remoteness of usual residence, length of stay in hospital, external causes of injury, and other characteristics. The report will be relevant to anyone interested in gaining an insight into patterns of injury morbidity and the burden it imposes on the Australian community.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 23 March 2006; ISSN 1444-3791; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 543 2; AIHW cat. no. INJCAT 78; 120pp.; $35.00

Hospitalised sports injury, Australia 2002-03

Injury research and statistics series no. 27

It is common for persons participating in sport to be injured. Only a minority of these injuries require hospitalisation. However, hospitalised injuries are usually more severe and costly than others. This report describes hospitalised sports injury in 2002-2003, in Australia. Fourteen sports groupings are reviewed in detail, including football, water sports, cycling and roller sports. Topics covered for these groupings include body region most frequently injured, type of injury and mechanism of injury, age and sex. It is of relevance to both health personnel and sporting bodies.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 14 March 2006; ISSN 1444-3791; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 549 4; AIHW cat. no. INJ 79; 224pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Dog-related injuries

NISU briefing no. 2

This report on dog-related injury is the second in a new series of statistical reports from the National Injury Surveillance Unit. Under the title NISU Briefing, these reports are designed to be short, accessible and focused on a specific topic. They will be released primarily in electronic form. The NISU Briefing on dog-related injury uses deaths and hospitalisations data for Australia to examine patterns of injury from dog bites and other types of dog-related attacks.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 7 October 2005; ISSN 1833-024X; AIHW cat. no. INJ 75; 18pp.; INTERNET ONLY