In 2020, 956 youth (15-24 yrs) were admitted to Te Manawa Taki hospitals related to injury. The incidence of trauma among Māori is significantly higher than for non-Māori and this is a significant and growing equity gap.
In 2018, over 6000 patients were admitted to hospital as a result of injury. Over 7000 hospital admissions resulted in almost 28,000 total bed days of treatment.
The incidence of trauma among Māori in the Midland Region has been rising slowly over the past five years. An equity gap has also continued to persist over this time.
Falls remain an overwhelming cause of injury related admission among children in all age groups. 50% of these occur in the home and are spread relatively evenly throughout all ages.
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