Table 5 Cause of fractures
From: Population based estimates of non-fatal injuries in the capital of Iran
Cause | N (%) | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Â | Male | Female |
|  |  | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD |
Falls | 109 (61.9) | 28.2 ± 20.7 | 44.6 ± 24.4 |
Transport accidents | 53 (30.1) | 39.9 ± 19.9 | 43.9 ± 16.2 |
Inanimate mechanical force | 6 (3.4) | 29.7 ± 5.5 | 55.0 ± 26.9 |
Animate mechanical force | 1 (0.6) | -- | 15.0 |
Overexertion, travel and privation | 1 (0.6) | 30.0 | -- |
Assault | 6 (3.4) | 27.2 ± 6.8 | -- |
Total | 176 (100.0) | 32.6 ± 20.2 | 44.5 ± 23.2 |