Trends in Hip Fracture Rates in Canada

ABSTRACT Over the next few decades, hip fractures will be a major public health concern as the number of elderly, a population at high risk for osteoporosis, increases substantially. The rising incidence of hip fracture is a concern for both afflicted individuals and the health care system because these fractures are associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and costs. This study investigated trends of hip fractures in Canada from 1985 …