Table 2.
Fall characteristics
| Variable | Weighted % |
|---|---|
| Number of falls |
|
| 1 |
63.3 |
| 2 |
19.0 |
| 3 |
8.1 |
| 4 |
3.7 |
| > = 5 |
5.4 |
| Most serious injuries resulting from fall(s) |
|
| No serious injury |
35.1 |
| Bruises |
21.2 |
| Sprain/strain |
9.9 |
| Discomfort |
8.6 |
| Other |
8.1 |
| Cuts |
5.6 |
| Fracture of arm or wrist |
3.5 |
| Head injury |
3.0 |
| Fracture of leg |
2.3 |
| Fracture of back/vertebra |
1.4 |
| Fracture of hip |
1.2 |
| Medical attention sought |
|
| Yes |
29.3 |
| No |
70.7 |
| Hospitalization after fall |
|
| Yes |
7.8 |
| No | 91.0 |