Percentage of outcomes for fall related injuries in 1999
| Age group | 60–64 | 65–69 | 70–74 | ⩾75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Includes 0.23%, 0.43%, 0.65%, and 0.91% deaths for the four age groups. | ||||
| A&E attendance outcomes | ||||
| Examined/treated, no more treatment required* | 63.8 | 50.6 | 37.2 | 37.3 |
| Referred to outpatient clinic | 16.9 | 27.1 | 32.2 | 26.4 |
| Referred to GP | 17.3 | 17.7 | 16.1 | 13.3 |
| Admitted to hospital | 2.0 | 4.7 | 14.5 | 23.0 |
| Hospital inpatient outcomes | ||||
| Discharged; no more treatment required | 23.8 | 13.2 | 23.9 | 18.5 |
| Discharged; referred to GP | 19.0 | 13.2 | 17.4 | 8.9 |
| Discharged; referred outpatient clinic | 57.1 | 73.6 | 50.0 | 45.2 |
| Transferred to longstay care | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.6 | 27.4 |