The epidemiology of falls in Portugal: An analysis of hospital admission data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are a common cause of injury and pose an increased risk of morbidity, mortality, and lifelong disability. Falls encompass a troublesome definition and can pose challenges in epidemiological studies. Data on fall-related hospital admissions in Portugal remain unpublished. This study aimed to examine the epidemiology of fall-related hospital admissions in the Portuguese population between 2010 and 2018. It also aimed to examine annual rates of fall-related hospital admissions using three methodological approaches.

Methods

The Portuguese Hospital Morbidity Database was used to identify all cases resulting in one or more inpatient admission in public hospitals related to falls from 2010 to 2018. Fall-related hospital admissions were described by age groups, sex,

SUBMITTER: Sampaio F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8694436 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature