Major trauma audit highlights dangers of falling at home 

Professor Conor Deasy, Clinical Lead in Emergency Medicine at CUH, said the findings can inform future public health strategies during pandemics or cyber-attacks. Picture: Jim Coughlan

Falls at home accounted for most major trauma injuries during 2020 as Covid lockdowns kept people indoors, with older people particularly affected.

Overall, hospitals saw a 10% reduction in major trauma injuries during 2020 compared to 2019, linked to travel and socialising restrictions.