What is already known about this topic?: Injury is a significant public health issue, particularly among the elderly population. However, the extent of this problem varies significantly based on age, gender, and geographic location.
What is added by this report?: This study aims to examine the changing patterns of injury mortality rates in China over a 35-year period and assess the age-period-cohort effects on mortality trends.
What are the implications for public health practice?: This study examines the evolving patterns of injury mortality in the elderly population and identifies potential high-risk groups. The findings offer valuable insights for informing injury prevention policies.
Keywords: Elderly; Injury; Mortality Rate; Urban-Rural Disparity.
Copyright and License information: Editorial Office of CCDCW, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2023.