@article{ref1,
title="One Wisconsin county's experience with fall-related mortality",
journal="WMJ (Wisconsin medical journal)",
year="2015",
author="Deprey, Sara M. and Biedrzycki, Lynda and Klenz, Kristine",
volume="114",
number="6",
pages="253-256",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Falls in Wisconsin account for 74.1% of all injury-related deaths for persons 65 years and older. This study describes the rate, demographics, and characteristics of fall-related mortality in one Wisconsin county over an 8-year period from 2005 to 2012. <br><br>METHODS: Retrospective review of 841 death investigation records of Waukesha County residents 65 years and older who died from a fall during the years 2005 to 2012. Data were collected at the Waukesha County Medical Examiner's office. <br><br>RESULTS: No significant differences in individual demographics, activity, or injury characteristics (P > 0.05) in fall-related deaths over an 8-year period. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Fall-related mortality in Waukesha County over the past 8 years has demonstrated consistent demographics, fall, and injury characteristics.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1098-1861",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}