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Hip Fracture Epidemiological Trends Outcomes and Risk Factors 1970 2009 by mdoufa17 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This article reviews literature on hip fracture trends, outcomes, and risk factors from 1970 to 2009. It finds that while hip fracture rates have declined in some populations, they remain a significant health issue globally due to aging populations and risk factors like osteoporosis and falls. The human and economic costs of hip fractures are also substantial. While prevention efforts have had some success, well-designed primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies applied broadly could help reduc
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