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ANALYSIS OF REPORTS ABOUT 384 ELDERLY CASES OF ACCIDENTAL INJURY IN COMMUNITY

Xue Jin-hu

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[Objective]To understand the characteristics and causes of accidental injury of the elderly in community,in order to provide bases for preventing the occurrence of accidental injuries.[Methods]Retrospectively summarized the reports about 384 elderly cases of accidental injury in community.[Results]Homes and roads were the main sites for injury accidents;falling down and falling in accidental injuries were the main reasons for the elderly;accidental injury easily leaded to fractures of the elderly.[Conclusion]Physical characteristics of the elderly easily lead to accidental injury;improving the environment and facilities,preventing falls and preventing osteoporosis are the focuses in preventing accidental injuries;it should establish and improve accident prevention network.

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[Objective]To understand the characteristics and causes of accidental injury of the elderly in community,in order to provide bases for preventing the occurrence of accidental injuries.[Methods]Retrospectively summarized the reports about 384 elderly cases of accidental injury in community.[Results]Homes and roads were the main sites for injury accidents;falling down and falling in accidental injuries were the main reasons for the elderly;accidental injury easily leaded to fractures of the elderly.[Conclusion]Physical characteristics of the elderly easily lead to accidental injury;improving the environment and facilities,preventing falls and preventing osteoporosis are the focuses in preventing accidental injuries;it should establish and improve accident prevention network.

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[Objective]To understand the characteristics and causes of accidental injury of the elderly in community,in order to provide bases for preventing the occurrence of accidental injuries.[Methods]Retrospectively summarized the reports about 384 elderly cases of accidental injury in community.[Results]Homes and roads were the main sites for injury accidents;falling down and falling in accidental injuries were the main reasons for the elderly;accidental injury easily leaded to fractures of the elderly.[Conclusion]Physical characteristics of the elderly easily lead to accidental injury;improving the environment and facilities,preventing falls and preventing osteoporosis are the focuses in preventing accidental injuries;it should establish and improve accident prevention network.

Key concepts: Accidental, Falling (accident), Accidental fall, Medicine, Medical emergency, Osteoporosis, Environmental health, Surgery

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