TABLE 2.
The effect of trauma mechanism and age groups on the need for hospitalization.
| Mechanism of trauma | Age groups | Need for hospitalization | P value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65–74 (n, %) | 75–84 (n, %) | 85 and above (n, %) | Total (n, %) | Yes (n = 109, %) | No (n = 513, %) | ||
| FAI | 1 (0.3) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (0.2) | 0 (0) | 1 (0.2) | < 0.001 |
| Fall from height | 16 (5) | 8 (3.7) | 2 (2.3) | 26 (4.2) | 12 (11) | 14 (2.7) | |
| SOI | 6 (1.9) | 3 (1.4) | 1 (1.1) | 10 (1.6) | 0 (0) | 10 (1.9) | |
| Simple falls | 194 (60.6) | 161 (75.2) | 78 (88.6) | 433 (69.6) | 50 (45.9) | 383 (74.7) | |
| MVA | 59 (18.4) | 13 (6.1) | 2 (2.3) | 74 (11.9) | 29 (26.6) | 45 (8.8) | |
| Assault | 19 (5.9) | 10 (4.7) | 1 (1.1) | 30 (4.8) | 3 (2.8) | 27 (5.3) | |
| PTA | 12 (3.8) | 9 (4.2) | 0 (0) | 21 (3.4) | 13 (11.9) | 8 (1.6) | |
| Other | 13 (4.1) | 10 (4.7) | 4 (4.5) | 27 (4.3) | 2 (1.8) | 25 (4.9) | |
Note: Descriptive statistics were given as numbers (%).
Abbreviations: FAI, firearm injuries; MVA, Motor vehicle accident; PTA, Pedestrian traffic accidents; SOI, sharp object injury.