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Baseline characteristics of patients identified by paramedic practitioner at time of incident
| Recruited (n=3018) | Not recruited (n=978) | Total (n=3996) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women (%) | 2192 (72.6) | 685 (70.0) | 2877 (72.0) |
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 82.55 (8.32) | 82.43 (8.57) | 82.52 (8.38) |
| Presented after fall (%) | 2681 (88.9) | 848 (86.7) | 3529 (88.3) |
