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Hip fractures among elderly on rise, experts call for safer home settings
Hip fractures among elderly on rise, experts call for safer home settings

Hip fracture among the elderly is a significant health crisis. Frequently resulting from a simple fall in individuals with weakened bones due to osteoporosis, the mortality rate after such a fracture is striking, according to experts.This serious injury, a break in the upper part of the thigh bon... Read more

Business Standard - Dec 28
Neighborhood disadvantage shapes recovery after hip fracture
Neighborhood disadvantage shapes recovery after hip fracture

Older adults who live in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods spend significantly fewer days at home in the year after a fall-related hip fracture than those living in more affluent areas, according to a large national study published today in JAMA Network Open. Read more

Medical News - Dec 24
Life-threatening hip fractures set to double without Government action - costing the taxpayer £4bn
Life-threatening hip fractures set to double without Government action - costing the taxpayer £4bn

Campaigners say the analysis shows that delays to the rollout of osteoporosis screening clinics, called fracture liaison services would cost the taxpayer £3.8 billion. Read more

Mail Online - Oct 12