Secular trends in incidence and recurrence rates of hip fracture: a nationwide population-based study.

ABSTRACT: We assessed the incidence of hip fracture and second hip fractures in Taiwan from 2001 to 2012. Age-standardized incidence rates decreased after 2005. However, mortality rate after first hip fracture was substantial compared to second hip fracture rate in a competing risk model.

Introduction

The aim of the study is to assess the incidence rates (IRs) of hip fractures, including changes in trends and medical costs, and second hip fractures in the Taiwanese population.

Methods

The number of hip fractures and the associated medical costs were obtained from the annual report of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan, for individuals ≥50 years of age. The data of population at risk were retrieved from annual population reports from the Ministry of the Interior, Taiwan. The inc

SUBMITTER: Chen FP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5306161 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature