Incidence and Mortality of Hip Fractures in the United States

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Authors

Carmen A. Brauer · University of Calgary

Abstract

In the United States, hip fracture rates and subsequent mortality among persons 65 years and older are declining, and comorbidities among patients with hip fractures have increased.

Topics & Keywords

Hip and Femur Fractures Bone health and osteoporosis research Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 302, Issue 14, pp. 1573-1573

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2009.1462

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