Hospitalisation caused by injuries is increasing

Among all in-patient discharges and deaths in all hospitals in 2019, 121,693 episodes were due to injuries, accounting for 5.4% of total in-patient discharges and deaths in that year. Among these 121,693 episodes, falls had the largest share (45,880 episodes or 37.7%).

 

Number of hospitalisation caused by injuries in Hong Kong, 2010-2019

Among all in-patient discharges and deaths in all hospitals in 2019, 121,693 episodes were due to injuries, accounting for 5.4% of total in-patient discharges and deaths in that year. Among these 121,693 episodes, falls had the largest share (45,880 episodes or 37.7%).
Sources: Hospital Authority, Department of Health