Hospital Discharges Due to Hip Fractures* Among Adults Aged 18 and Older, by Age and Sex, 2005
| Age Group | Rate per 10,000 Adults | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | |
| Total | 18.8 | 8.0 |
| 18-64 Years | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| 65-74 Years | 29.6 | 16.8 |
| 75 Years and Older | 149.4 | 77.9 |
*First-listed diagnosis of hip fracture (ICD-9CM code: 820).↑
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Hospital Discharge Survey, 2005. Unpublished data.
