Hospitalisation caused by injuries is increasing

Among all in-patient discharges and deaths in all hospitals in 2023, 121,998 episodes were due to injuries, accounting for 5.4% of total in-patient discharges and deaths in that year. Among these 121,998 episodes, falls had the largest share (47,133 episodes or 38.6%).

 

Number of hospitalisation caused by injuries in Hong Kong, 2014-2023

Among all in-patient discharges and deaths in all hospitals in 2023, 121,998 episodes were due to injuries, accounting for 5.4% of total in-patient discharges and deaths in that year. Among these 121,998 episodes, falls had the largest share (47,133 episodes or 38.6%).
Sources: Hospital Authority, Department of Health