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Hip fracture epidemiology: a review
A Dubey1, K J Koval, J D Zuckerman
1New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA.
American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)
|September 25, 1999
Summary
Hip fracture incidence varies globally, influenced by factors like age, sex, and lifestyle. Understanding these risk factors is key to developing effective prevention strategies for hip fractures.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Epidemiology
- Gerontology
Background:
- Hip fracture incidence demonstrates significant regional variations globally.
- Numerous demographic, clinical, and environmental factors are associated with hip fracture risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the multifactorial etiology of hip fractures.
- To explore variables influencing hip fracture incidence and risk.
Main Methods:
- Review of epidemiological data on hip fracture incidence.
- Analysis of demographic, clinical, and environmental risk factors.
Main Results:
- Identified significant regional disparities in hip fracture rates.
- Highlighted the influence of age, sex, race, comorbidities, nutrition, smoking, and climate on fracture risk.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of diverse factors is crucial for elucidating hip fracture etiology.
- Further analysis of these variables can inform the development of targeted preventive measures against hip fractures.