The global burden of vertebral fractures caused by falls among individuals aged 55 and older, 1990 to 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the global incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability (YLDs) attributable to vertebral fractures from falls among individuals aged 55 and older between 1990 and 2021, with trends further delineated by gender, geographic region, and socio-demographic index (SDI).

Methods

This study utilized data from the 2021 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, focusing on trend changes and stratified characteristics of the burden of vertebral fractures caused by falls among individuals aged 55 and older.

Results

In 2021, there were approximately 2.02 million new cases of vertebral fractures due to falls among individuals aged 55 and older globally, with 2.70 million prevalent cases and 264,211 YLDs. The age-standard

SUBMITTER: Zhang YK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11978109 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature