ACUTE ALCOHOL USE AMONG PATIENTS WITH ACUTE HIP FRACTURES: A DESCRIPTIVE INCIDENCE STUDY IN SOUTHEASTERN FINLAND

Abstract

Alcohol consumption was common among patients with an acute hip fracture, being more common in younger than in older patients. Use of alcohol in the 24 h prior to the injury was reported by 21.5% of men and 7% of women. Alcohol concentration in blood was positive in 19% of men and 16% of women.