From 1988 to 2000, the unintentional fall death rates for both men and women increased significantly (p<.01, test for linear trend). In 2000, rates for men were 20% higher than rates for women.

Data: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, 2002.

Unintentional Fall Death Rates per 100,000 Population
for Men and Women Age 65+, United States, 1988–2000

From 1988 to 2000, hospital admission rates for hip fractures among women were twice the rate for men. During this time period, rates for both men and women increased significantly (p<.01, test for linear trend).

Data: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Hospital Discharge Survey, 2002.

Hip Fracture Admission Rates per 100,000 Population
for Men and Women Age 65+, United States, 1988–2000