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Table 1 Cost of emergency hospital admissions for falls on snow and ice by age and gender, England winter 2009/10

From: The cost of emergency hospital admissions for falls on snow and ice in England during winter 2009/10: a cross sectional analysis

Age group (years)

Cost (GBP)

 

Males

Females

Total

20 or below

797,129

543,961

1,341,090

21 to 35

1,800,935

1,828,986

3,629,921

36 to 50

3,519,232

3,414,626

6,933,858

51 to 65

4,878,114

7,594,261

12,472,375

Over 65

8,186,368

9,755,348

17,941,716

Total

19,181,778

23,137,182

42,318,960

  1. Winter is defined as 1st December to 29th February. Costs are calculated using Healthcare Resource Group costs and Admitted Patient Care 2009/2010 National Tariff Information.