Fall-related injuries for three ages groups – Analysis of Swedish registry data 1999–2013 |
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| Institution: | 1. University of Gothenburg, Box 100, SE-405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden;2. Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden;3. Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden;1. Technische Universität Chemnitz, 09107 Chemnitz, Germany;2. Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany;3. BMW Group, 80788 München, Germany;1. Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa, 145 N. Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States;2. Injury Prevention Research Center, University of Iowa, 145 N. Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States;3. University of Iowa, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, 145 N. Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States;1. Nephrology, General Hospital of Rhodes, Rhodes, Greece;2. Acute Medical Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom;1. School of Labor and Employment Relations, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 504 E. Armory Ave, 247E LER Building, Champaign, IL 61820, United States;2. Department of Psychology, North Carolina State University, 640 Poe Hall, 2310 Katharine Stinson Dr., Raleigh, NC 27695-7650, United States;3. Department of Management and International Business, College of Business, Florida International University, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, 11200 S.W. 8th St, MANGO 472, Miami, FL 33199, United States |
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| Abstract: | Introduction: The objective of this study was to analyze which factors (including factors pertaining to the individual, the household, and the local area) increase the risk of fall injuries for the three age groups with the highest risk for fall injuries in Sweden. Method: The study combined longitudinal data covering the period 1999–2013 from several different official registries from Statistics Sweden as well as from the Swedish health care system and fitted the models to data using mixed model regressions. Results: Three age groups had a markedly heightened risk for fall injuries: 1–3-year olds, 12–14 year olds, and the elderly (65+). The home was the most common location for fall injuries, as about 40% of all fall injuries occur in the home. Only for the elderly strong predictors for fall injuries were found, and these were: age, single household, and special housing. Conclusions: There is preventive potential in the special residences for the elderly and disabled. People living in these special residences make up a strongly selected group that needs extra safe environments. Our findings indicate that their needs are currently not meet. Practical applications: Design of special residences for the elderly and disabled should aim at reducing the consequences of falling. |
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| Keywords: | Geographical differences Fall injuries Residence Risk groups Socio-economic factors |
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