Table 1 A 10-year distribution and annual average crude rate of fall injury hospitalizations in Saskatchewan seniors, by age group, sex, and area of residence, 1995/96–2004/05
Characteristics | Covered population in 2001 N = 148,032 | Population with fall injury hospitalizations in 10 years n = 30,757 | Annual average crude rate of fall injury hospitalization per 1000 |
|---|---|---|---|
Age group | |||
65–74 years | 72,686 | 6503 (21.1) | 89.5 |
75–84 years | 53,844 | 12,420 (40.4) | 230.7 |
85+ years | 21,462 | 11,834 (38.5) | 551.4 |
Sex | |||
Female | 83,560 | 21,512 (70.0) | 257.4 |
Male | 64,472 | 9245 (30.0) | 143.3 |
Area of residence | |||
Rural | 64,075 | 16,247 (52.8) | 253.6 |
Urban | 78,642 | 14,296 (46.5) | 181.8 |
North | 5315 | 214 (0.7) | 40.3 |