Table 5 Risk factors for sustaining a fracture (n = 4525) among fall-related hospitalizations (n = 6737)
From: Hospitalization of unintentional fall injuries in Kuwait: a national database study
| Â | Fracture n (%) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender | |||
 Male | 3063 (66.7) | 1.0 |  |
 Female | 1462 (68.3) | 1.22 (1.08, 1.37) | .001 |
Age (years) | |||
 0–12 | 693 (42.7) | 1.0 |  |
 13–64 | 3227 (74.1) | 3.65 (3.21, 4.41) | <.001 |
 65+ | 605 (79.6) | 5.09 (4.15, 6.24) | <.001 |
Nationality | |||
 Kuwaiti | 1514 (60.5) | 1.0 |  |
 Non-Kuwaiti | 3011 (71.1) | 1.28 (1.14, 1.44) | <.001 |