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Factors affecting the risk of hip fractures
Ioannis S Benetos1, George C Babis, Aristides B Zoubos
1First Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece. ioannisbenetos@yahoo.gr
Aims:
Hip fractures constitute a major cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly, and are associated with a considerable and increasing economic burden. It has been estimated that the worldwide annual number of hip fractures will increase to 6.26 million by year 2050. The purpose of the current article was to review the factors affecting the risk of hip fractures.
Methods:
Original data for inclusion in this systematic review were identified through a MEDLINE search of the literature.
Results:
Several factors seem to affect the risk of hip fracture. The effect of each individual factor on hip fracture risk can be considered moderate; however, their summation can cause a substantial impact.
Conclusion:
Recognising and a better understanding of the factors affecting the risk of hip fracture could aid to the planning of prophylactic strategies for reducing the problem and help the elderly remain independent and have a higher quality of life in their late years.
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