Journal article
Trends in Hip Fracture Rates in Canada
Abstract
CONTEXT: Hip fractures are a public health concern because they are associated with significant morbidity, excess mortality, and the majority of the costs directly attributable to osteoporosis.
OBJECTIVE: To examine trends in hip fracture rates in Canada.
Authors
Leslie WD; O’Donnell S; Jean S; Lagacé C; Walsh P; Bancej C; Morin S; Hanley DA; Papaioannou A; Group FTOSEW
Journal
JAMA, Vol. 302, No. 8, pp. 883–889
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
August 26, 2009
DOI
10.1001/jama.2009.1231
ISSN
0098-7484