Adjusted HRs and 95% CIs for incident admissions for nervous system diseases (combined) after burn discharge, burn compared with uninjured cohort
| 0–5 years Postburn HR (95% CI)* | 5–15 years Postburn HR (95% CI)* | |
|---|---|---|
| Total cohort | 1.97 (1.75 to 2.22) | 1.44 (1.28 to 1.63) |
| Gender | ||
| Men | 1.88 (1.61 to 2.19) | 1.36 (1.16 to 1.58) |
| Women | 2.14 (1.76 to 2.61) | 1.59 (1.31 to 1.94) |
| Age group (years) | ||
| <15 | 1.61 (1.26 to 2.05) | 1.53 (1.14 to 2.05) |
| 15–45 | 2.40 (1.96 to 2.94) | 1.68 (1.41 to 1.99) |
| ≥45 | 1.72 (1.42 to 2.09) | 1.14 (0.92 to 1.42) |
| TBSA severity | ||
| <20% minor | 1.85 (1.59 to 2.15) | 1.50 (1.25 to 1.79) |
| ≥20% severe | 1.68 (0.97 to 2.91) | 0.70 (0.35 to 1.40) |
| Unspecified | 2.13 (1.78 to 2.56) | 1.47 (1.25 to 1.73) |
*All models adjusted for sociodemographic (age, gender, indigenous status, social disadvantage, remoteness), index year and health factors (comorbidity, record of prior nervous system condition).
TBSA, total body surface area.