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1 mar 2021 · Common injuries. Many stair-related injuries don’t necessitate a visit to a hospital emergency department. They may need medical attention at some point, however. Stair-related injuries to your...
7 wrz 2021 · Falling down stairs injuries can range from minor sprains, strains and bruises to more serious conditions requiring emergency medical attention, surgery or long-term therapy. The good news is that most stair fall accidents can be prevented.
Stairs are a common source of injury among individuals of all ages and the frequency and rate of stair-related injuries are increasing. This underscores the need for increased prevention efforts, particularly those related to stair design and construction.
Falls down stairs resulted in a significantly increased risk of serious injury compared to other fall mechanisms (OR: 1.621, 95% CI: 1.381 – 1.902, p<0.0005). Analysis of confounding factors demonstrated age (OR: 2.59, 95% CI: 1.57 – 4.28, p<0.001) and alcohol intoxication (OR: 2.6, 95% CI: 1.4 – 4.7, p=0.001) to be significantly ...
the person reaches for storage areas, such as a cupboard, or is going down stairs; the person is rushing to get to the toilet during the day or at night; Another common cause of falls, particularly among older men, is falling from a ladder while carrying out home maintenance work.
26 kwi 2021 · Key facts. Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Each year an estimated 684 000 individuals die from falls globally of which over 80% are in low- and middle-income countries. Adults older than 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls.
1 sie 2017 · Falling down a flight of stairs is a common injury mechanism in major trauma patients, but little research has been undertaken into the impact of age and alcohol intoxication on the injury patterns of these patients.