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Table 2 The causal mechanisms for calcaneal fractures in China in 2014 (n, %)*

From: Socioeconomic factors and lifestyles influencing the incidence of calcaneal fractures, a national population-based survey in China

Injury mechanism

Children

Adult (≥ 15 years)

Total

(0–14 years)

Male

Female

Fall from heights

2 (66.7)

13 (41.9)

13 (52.0)

28 (47.5)

Slip, trip, or fall from standing height, chairs, or stairs

1 (33.3)

16 (51.6)

8 (32.0)

25 (42.4)

Traffic accident

0

0

3 (12.0)

3 (5.1)

Crushing injury

0

2 (6.5)

1 (4.0)

3 (5.1)

Sum

3 (5.1)

31 (52.5)

25 (42.4)

59 (100.0)