@article{ref1,
title="Hospitalization due to assault injury across different age groups, 2010 to 2014: a population-based study in New South Wales, Australia",
journal="Asia-Pacific journal of public health",
year="2019",
author="Seah, Rebecca and Draper, Brian and Mitchell, Rebecca",
volume="31",
number="1",
pages="39-50",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Assault is a global public health issue that affects individuals of all ages. This study describes the epidemiological profile of assault-related hospitalization and health outcomes across different age groups in New South Wales, Australia. <br><br>METHODS: Population-based linked hospitalization and mortality data from January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2014, were used to identify assault-related hospitalizations. Age-standardized rates were calculated and health outcomes were examined by age group. <br><br>RESULTS: There were 22 579 hospitalizations due to assault, with an age-standardized rate of 55.9 per 100 000 population (95% confidence interval = 55.2 to 56.70). Assault by bodily force (63.1%) and by sharp or blunt objects (21.6%) were the most common injury mechanisms. Individuals above 60 years had the highest mean hospital length of stay at 7.3 days, 30- and 90-day mortality, and average hospitalization costs at $9757. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings have important implications in informing the development and strategies to reduce assault-related incidents in the community.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1010-5395",
doi="10.1177/1010539518821001",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1010539518821001"
}