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By Robert Preidt
HealthDay Journalist
FRIDAY, July 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) – A bone fracture in old age can increase your risk of death for the next 10 years, researchers say
"A Fracture is the starting point for much larger health problems that persist long after the fracture heals and can ultimately lead to premature death, "says study author, Jacqueline Center, at the ## 147 ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Garvan Medical Research Institute, Sydney. 19659004] The study covered all Danes aged over 50 who had a Fragility Fracture in 2001. They were followed for a decade.
A fall of a height equal to or less than a fracture is called Fragility Fracture, According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation
In the year following a hip fracture, the risk of death was 33% higher in men and 20% higher in women
. the risk of death increased between 20 percent and 25
There was a higher risk of death 10 years after a hip fracture, and about five years after hip fractures.
The study was published July 19 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
"Our results underscore how early intervention is crucial," said the Center in a press release
"While the intervention after the first fracture is critical, we must also diagnose those who are at risk of breaking."
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