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Current Osteoporosis Reports
Published in: Current Osteoporosis Reports 4/2013

01-12-2013 | Epidemiology and Pathophysiology (RA Adler, Section Editor)

Temporal Trends in the Incidence of Osteoporotic Fractures

Authors: S. N. Morin, L. M. Lix, S. R. Majumdar, W. D. Leslie

Published in: Current Osteoporosis Reports | Issue 4/2013

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Abstract

Osteoporotic fractures are associated with excess mortality and decreased functional capacity and quality of life. Age-standardized incidence rates of fragility fractures, particularly of the hip and forearm, have been noted to be decreasing in the last decade across many countries with the notable exception of Asia. The causes for the observed changes in fracture risk have not been fully identified but are likely the result of multiple factors, including birth cohort and period effects, increasing obesity, and greater use of anti-osteoporosis medications. Changing rates of fragility fractures would be expected to have an important impact on the burden of osteoporosis.
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Metadata
Title
Temporal Trends in the Incidence of Osteoporotic Fractures
Authors
S. N. Morin
L. M. Lix
S. R. Majumdar
W. D. Leslie
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Osteoporosis Reports / Issue 4/2013
Print ISSN: 1544-1873
Electronic ISSN: 1544-2241
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11914-013-0168-x

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