September 19, 2025Frontiers in Public HealthOpen Access

Global, regional, and national burden of hip fractures attributable to falls in older adults: changes from 1990–2021 and 2036 projections

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Analysis shows rising incidence of hip fractures from falls in older adults, highlighting regional disparities.

Globally, the incidence of hip fractures from falls in older adults has increased from 1990 to 2021, indicating a growing health crisis.
Data reveal that age-standardized prevalence rose while years lived with disability decreased, suggesting effective treatments are in place.
Analysis identified population growth as a major factor driving the rising disease burden, which implies urgent preventive measures are necessary.
Gender disparities were evident, with older women facing a greater burden of hip fractures from falls compared to their male counterparts.

Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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September 19, 2025Frontiers in Public HealthOpen Access

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Analysis shows rising incidence of hip fractures from falls in older adults, highlighting regional disparities.

Globally, the incidence of hip fractures from falls in older adults has increased from 1990 to 2021, indicating a growing health crisis.
Data reveal that age-standardized prevalence rose while years lived with disability decreased, suggesting effective treatments are in place.
Analysis identified population growth as a major factor driving the rising disease burden, which implies urgent preventive measures are necessary.
Gender disparities were evident, with older women facing a greater burden of hip fractures from falls compared to their male counterparts.

Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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