Risk factors for osteoporotic hip fracture among community-dwelling older adults: a real-world evidence study

Risk factors for osteoporotic hip fracture among community-dwelling older adults: a real-world evidence study

Abstract Background Hip fractures in the older adults lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Although a low bone mineral density is considered the leading risk factor, it is essential to recognize other factors that could affect the risk of hip fractures. This study aims to evaluate the contribu...

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Main Authors: Daniela Castelo Azevedo, Leonardo Santos Hoff, Sergio Candido Kowalski, Carlos Augusto Ferreira de Andrade, Virgínia Fernandes Moça Trevisani, Ana Karla Guedes de Melo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Advances in Rheumatology
Subjects:
Hip fractures
Community-dwelling older adults
Patient-reported outcomes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-024-00350-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-024-00350-6

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