Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8944762 | Injury | 2018 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
In this review, we show the most recent epidemiological data regarding hip fracture, indicating the well-known risk factors and conditions that seem relevant for determining this condition. A specific part is dedicated to the social costs due to hip fracture. Although the costs of hip fracture are probably comparable to other common diseases with a high hospitalisation rate (e.g. cardiovascular disease), the other social costs (due to onset of new co-morbidities, sarcopenia, poor quality of life, disability and mortality) are probably greater.
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Authors
Nicola Veronese, Stefania Maggi,