March 1, 1997Open Access

The effect of hip fracture on mortality, hospitalization, and functional status: a prospective study.

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The health of older adults deteriorates after hip fracture, and efforts to reduce the incidence of hip fracture could lower subsequent mortality, morbidity, and health services use.

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Fredric D. Wolinsky

University of Iowa

John F. Fitzgerald

UCLA Health

Timothy E. Stump

Mass General Brigham

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American Journal of Public Health

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Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University School of Medicine

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