An updated hip fracture projection in Asia: The Asian Federation of Osteoporosis Societies study

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Authors

Ching‐Lung Cheung · Chinese Gerontology Society

Seng Bin Ang · KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Manoj Chadha · P. D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre

Eddie Siu-Lun Chow · Chinese Gerontology Society

Yoon‐Sok Chung · Ajou University

Fen Lee Hew · Royal Osteoporosis Society

Unnop Jaisamrarn

Abstract

The results show that hip fracture remains a key public health issue in Asia, despite the available of better diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of fracture over the recent years. Healthcare policy in Asia should be aimed to reduce the burden of hip fracture.

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: Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia

Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 16-21

DOI: 10.1016/j.afos.2018.03.003

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