Caution: fracture!
Fractures increase the risk of premature death in patients with osteoporosis
Copper News based on ScienceDaily: Fractures Can Lead to Premature Death in Older People
Osteoporosis, which often develops in the elderly, is a common cause of fractures. A research group led by Lyn March has published the results of a large-scale study that revealed the relationship between fractures and premature death in old age.
In total, more than 230,000 men and women over the age of 45 participated in the study. The average age of the participants in the experiment at the beginning of the study in 2006-2008 was 63 years. The authors followed the participants until December 31, 2013, analyzing data on their health, social status and life expectancy.
They found that people who had fractures as a result of osteoporosis were twice as likely to die prematurely than those who had no fractures during the observation period.
The researchers found that almost all types of fractures, except finger fractures, increased the likelihood of premature death. Fractures of the spine, collarbone, shoulder, wrist and pelvic bones were most often diagnosed.
The authors note that their study is the largest of its kind. For the first time, they were able to confirm the relationship between fractures caused by osteoporosis and premature death.
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09.11.2015