The epidemiology and economic burden of hip fractures in Israel
Abstract Background Hip fractures increase the risks of mortality and major morbidity in the elderly. Hip fractures are associated with chronic pain, reduced mobility, disability and increasing dependence. We evaluated the direct costs incurred to the Israeli healthcare system in 2013 as a result of...
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| Формат: | Стаття |
| Мова: | English |
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BMC
2018-08-01
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| Серія: | Israel Journal of Health Policy Research |
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| Онлайн доступ: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13584-018-0235-y |