Table 2.
Average annual number and hospital separation rate by sex, age and BC injury prevention priorities
| Numbera | Rateb | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total overall injuries | 35,572 | 779.0 | (770.8-787.3) |
| Males | 17,175 | 768.5 | (756.9–780.2) |
| Females | 18,398 | 797.7 | (786.1–809.4) |
| Age Group | |||
| 0–14 | 1952 | 288.2 | (275.5–301.0) |
| 15–19 | 1574 | 572.0 | (543.8–600.2) |
| 20–24 | 1674 | 598.2 | (569.7–626.8) |
| 25–44 | 5865 | 505.9 | (492.9–518.8) |
| 45–64 | 8063 | 611.0 | (597.7–624.3) |
| 65–74 | 3935 | 1058.9 | (1026.0–1091.8) |
| 75–84 | 5914 | 2635.1 | (2568.9–2701.4) |
| 85+ | 6596 | 7184.6 | (7017.5 – 7351.6) |
| BC Priorities | |||
| Transport-related | |||
| Motor Vehicle Occupants | 1786 | 40.0 | (38.1–41.8) |
| Pedestrians | 556 | 12.4 | (11.4–13.5) |
| Cyclists | 876 | 20.0 | (18.6–21.3) |
| Young drivers, 16–24 years | 152 | 28.4 | (23.9–32.9) |
| Falls, 65+ years | 13,368 | 1943.5 | (1910.9–1976.1) |
| Youth Self-harm, 15–24 years | 683 | 123.0 | (113.8–132.3) |
aAverage numbers are rounded. bNote: Rate standardized per 100,000 population for all, except by age groups, using Canada 2011 Population