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

摘要

BackgroundIn the UK, the 2009/10 winter was characterised by sustained low temperatures; grit stocks became depleted and surfaces left untreated. We describe the relationship between temperature and emergency hospital admissions for falls on snow and ice in England, identify the age and gender of those most likely to be admitted, and estimate the inpatient costs of these admissions during the 2009/10 winter.