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Trends in hospitalisations due to falls by older people, Australia 2002–03 to 2012–13
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Trends in hospitalisations due to falls by older people, Australia 2002–03 to 2012–13
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Topic: Injury
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AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2017) Trends in hospitalisations due to falls by older people, Australia 2002–03 to 2012–13, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 4 June 2026.
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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).
- ISSN: 2205-510X (PDF) 1444 3791 (Print)
- ISBN: 978-1-76054-202-3
- Cat. no: INJCAT 182
- Pages: 110
Findings from this report:
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About 100,000 people aged 65 and older were hospitalised due to a fall in 2012–13
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Rates of hospitalised fall injury increased by 3% per year between 2002–03 and 2012–13
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While hip fractures account for 74% of fall injuries, injuries to the head were also common (22%)
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Most hospitalised fall cases (72%) in 2012–13 occurred in either the home or a residential aged care facility