@article{ref1,
title="Hip fracture-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths by mechanism of injury among adults aged 65 and older, United States 2019",
journal="Journal of aging and health",
year="2022",
author="Moreland, Briana L. and Legha, Jaswinder K. and Thomas, Karen E. and Burns, Elizabeth R.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Describe rates of hip fracture-related emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and deaths among older adults (aged ≥65 years) in the United States. <br><br>METHODS: Data from the 2019 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project and National Vital Statistics System were used to calculate rates of hip fracture-related ED visits, hospitalizations, and deaths among older adults by select characteristics and mechanism of injury. <br><br>RESULTS: In 2019, there were 318,797 ED visits, 290,130 hospitalizations, and 7731 deaths related to hip fractures among older adults. About 88% of ED visits and hospitalizations and approximately 83% of deaths related to hip fractures were caused by falls. Rates were highest among older adults living in rural areas and among those aged ≥85 years. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Most hip fractures among older adults are fall-related. Healthcare providers can prevent falls among their older patients by screening for fall risk, assessing modifiable risk factors, and offering evidence-based interventions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0898-2643",
doi="10.1177/08982643221132450",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08982643221132450"
}