Hip fracture incidence and post-fracture mortality in Victoria, Australia: a state-wide cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Hip fractures are a major public health concern. Number of hip fractures cases increased by 20% from 2012 to 2018. Factors associated with post-fracture mortality included men, those who are frail, living in a non-metropolitan region, or residing in a residential aged care facility. Our results are useful for planning healthcare interventions.

Purpose

Hip fractures are a major public health concern in Australia. Data on hip fracture incidence and mortality are needed to plan and evaluate healthcare interventions. The aims of the study were to investigate (1) the time-trend in absolute number and incidence of first hip fractures, and (2) factors associated with mortality following first hip fractures in Victoria, Australia.

Methods

A state-wide cohort study of all patients age

SUBMITTER: Leung MTY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10148778 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature