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Hip fractures among the elderly are a worldwide epidemic, and the number of these fractures is expected to rise dramatically as the populations age. In addition to high financial costs, femoral neck fractures are associated with high morbidity, high risk for long-term institutionalization, and increased risk of death. Considering the magnitude of the problem, any substantial reduction in the hip fracture burden depends on prevention. In view of the complex pathogenesis of hip fractures, preventive strategies should focus on the frequency of falling in the elderly as well as on the prevalence of compromised femoral integrity as a consequence of bone loss.
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Boonen, S. (1998). Prevention in Old Age: Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Strategies to Prevent Hip Fracture. In: Geusens, P. (eds) Osteoporosis in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3382-7_19
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