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01-11-2011 | Original Article

A population-based study on trend in incidence of distal radial fractures in adults in Taiwan in 2000–2007

Authors: C.-H. Tsai, C.-H. Muo, Y.-C. Fong, W.-Y. Lo, Y.-J. Chen, H.-C. Hsu, F.-C. Sung

Published in: Osteoporosis International | Issue 11/2011

Abstract

Summary

This population-based study was conducted using claims data obtained from the National Health Insurance to investigate the trend in incidence of distal radial fractures in adults in Taiwan from 2000 to 2007. Our results revealed an increasing trend, particularly among women >50 years of age.

Introduction

This population-based study used insurance claims data from 2000 to 2007 obtained from the National Health Research Institute to investigate the longitudinal trend in distal radial fractures in adults ≥20 years old in Taiwan.

Methods

We estimated the age- and gender-specific annual incidence rates of distal radial fracture and compared the differences in distribution by sociodemographic status between patients with and those without distal radial fracture and the differences in incidence rates between 2000 and 2007.

Results

The incidence of fracture was higher in women than in men. The overall female-to-male rate ratios were 1.52 in 2000 (12.3 vs 8.06 per 10,000 persons) and 1.89 in 2007 (18.9 vs 10.0 per 10,000 persons). There was marked increase in age-specific incidence beginning in the 50–54-year age group, particularly among women.

Conclusion

These results imply the need for more effective intervention for the prevention of subsequent fracture and disability, particularly for perimenopausal women.

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Title: A population-based study on trend in incidence of distal radial fractures in adults in Taiwan in 2000–2007
Authors: C.-H. Tsai
C.-H. Muo
Y.-C. Fong
W.-Y. Lo
Y.-J. Chen
H.-C. Hsu
F.-C. Sung
Publication date: 01-11-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Osteoporosis International / Issue 11/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-941X
Electronic ISSN: 1433-2965
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-010-1489-6

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

A population-based study on trend in incidence of distal radial fractures in adults in Taiwan in 2000–2007

Abstract

Summary

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Summary

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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