The epidemiology of facial fractures in Australia: A twenty-year analysis of hospitalisations

Max Qua

doi:10.26182/bt03-hq31

The epidemiology of facial fractures in Australia: A twenty-year analysis of hospitalisations

Max Qua

School of Human Sciences

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Abstract

Facial fractures may happen to Australians from all walks of life. This research aimed to identify groups at high risk of facial fractures from 20 years of open-access data, examining risk factors and projecting what the health system will face in the years ahead. Young adult Australian men and elderly women were the two groups most affected by these injuries. Rates for younger Australians have decreased over time whereas for older Australians, they continue to rise. Alcohol consumption and falls were identified as likely risk factors for injury. Trends in injury were projected to decrease in adult men and increase in elderly women. Urgent action is needed to develop strategies to reduce facial fractures in Australians.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Kruger, Estie, Supervisor Tennant, Marc, Supervisor McGeachie, John, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	12 Aug 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/bt03-hq31
Publication status	Unpublished - 2021

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