Table 2.
Distribution of the most severe fall-related injuries
| Injury diagnosis | Total number of injuries (n= 91) | Injuries among men (n= 19) | Injuries among women (n= 72) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concussion, n (%) | 2 (2.2) | 1 (5.3) | 1 (1.4) |
| Internal injury, n (%) | 2 (2.2) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (2.8) |
| Fracture, hip, n (%) | 7 (7.7) | 0 (0.0) | 7 (9.7) |
| Fracture, other, n (%) | 25 (27.5) | 4 (21.1) | 21 (29.2) |
| Laceration, n (%) | 16 (17.6) | 6 (31.6) | 10 (13.9) |
| Contusion/bruise, n (%) | 26 (28.6) | 4 (21.1) | 22 (30.5) |
| Abrasion, n (%) | 1 (1.1) | 1 (5.3) | 0 (0.0) |
| Luxation, n (%) | 4 (4.4) | 1 (5.3) | 3 (4.2) |
| Strain/sprain, n (%) | 3 (3.3) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (4.2) |
| Other, n (%) | 5 (5.5) | 2 (10.3) | 3 (4.2) |