Table 2 Stepwise logistic regression model for risk factors associated with fall injury hospitalizations among older adults in Saskatchewan, 1995/96–2004/05 (N = 30,757)

Age group

 65–74 vs. 85+ years

0.0178

1331.78

0.26

0.24–0.28

<0.0001

 75–84 vs. 85+ years

0.0170

7.57

0.48

0.45–0.51

0.0059

Sex

 Female vs. male

0.0126

928.17

2.15

2.05–2.26

<0.0001

Area of residence

 North vs. urban

0.0774

16.71

0.58

0.46–0.73

<0.0001

 Rural vs. urban

0.0405

4.87

0.87

0.83–0.92

0.0273