Trends in hospitalisations due to falls by older people, Australia 2002–03 to 2012–13

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).