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

H Alexander, B; P Rivara, F; E Wolf, M

doi:10.2105/ajph.82.7.1020

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

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B H Alexander

F P Rivara

M E Wolf

Abstract

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 resul...

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