The prevalence of osteoporotic fractures in the elderly in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prevalence information is the first step in developing preventive procedures or health services. This study was conducted to systematically evaluate the epidemiology of osteoporotic fractures in Chinese elderly aged ≥ 60 years and to provide evidence-based evidence for the prevention and treatment of osteoporotic fractures.

Methods

We identified relevant studies by searching the literature published in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang Data, and VIP databases from the establishment of the database until August 2022. We used a random-effects model to obtain prevalence estimates and identified sources of heterogeneity and comparisons of prevalence among different groups through subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis.

Results

SUBMITTER: Meng S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10373275 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature