TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Hospitalization due to assault injury across different age groups, 2010 to 2014: a population-based study in New South Wales, Australia
JO  - Asia-Pacific journal of public health
A1  - Seah, Rebecca
A1  - Draper, Brian
A1  - Mitchell, Rebecca
SP  - 39
EP  - 50
VL  - 31
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1010-5395
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1010539518821001
ID  - ref1
ER  -