Journal of epidemiology and community health
-
J Epidemiol Community Health · Sep 2003
Incidence and costs of unintentional falls in older people in the United Kingdom.
To estimate the number of accident and emergency (A&E) attendances, admissions to hospital, and the associated costs as a result of unintentional falls in older people. ⋯ Unintentional falls impose a substantial burden on health and social services.