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01-07-2011 | Original Article

Secular decreases in fracture rates 1986–2006 for Manitoba, Canada: a population-based analysis

Authors: W. D. Leslie, M. Sadatsafavi, L. M. Lix, M. Azimaee, S. Morin, C. J. Metge, P. Caetano

Published in: Osteoporosis International | Issue 7/2011

Abstract

Summary

We examined trends in fracture rates over 20 years in the Province of Manitoba, Canada. Hip fractures, major low-trauma fractures, and high-trauma fractures declined significantly from 1986 to 2006.

Introduction

Secular decreases in hip fracture rates have been reported in some countries. Whether this phenomenon applies to other fracture sites is not well described.

Methods

We used 20 years of data from the Population Health Research Data Repository for the Province of Manitoba, Canada. Age-adjusted fracture rates were calculated for men and women age 50 years and older 1986–2006 according to fracture site and mechanism (presence/absence of external injury codes). Generalized linear models with generalized estimating equations were used to derive adjusted annual rates and test for linear change in men and women.

Results

Major low-trauma fractures (hip, forearm, spine, and humerus) showed a significant annual linear decline in women (−1.2% [95% CI, −0.7% to −1.8%]) and in men (−0.4% [95% CI, −0.7% to −0.2%]). Hip fracture showed a significant annual decline for both sexes, while forearm and humerus fractures showed a significant decline only in women. The only fracture category that did not show a significant annual decline in either sex was the spine. The observed annual reduction in high-trauma fractures was even larger and did not show a sex difference (−1.8% [95% CI, −2.8% to −0.7%]).

Conclusion

We observed a decrease in both low-trauma and high-trauma fracture rates over the study period. This decline was apparent in years prior to widespread osteoporosis testing or availability of modern pharmacotherapy.

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Title: Secular decreases in fracture rates 1986–2006 for Manitoba, Canada: a population-based analysis
Authors: W. D. Leslie
M. Sadatsafavi
L. M. Lix
M. Azimaee
S. Morin
C. J. Metge
P. Caetano
Publication date: 01-07-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Osteoporosis International / Issue 7/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-941X
Electronic ISSN: 1433-2965
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-010-1470-4

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Secular decreases in fracture rates 1986–2006 for Manitoba, Canada: a population-based analysis

Abstract

Summary

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Summary

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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