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What is the Effect of Hip Fractures for Older Adults?  
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Of all fall-related fractures, hip fractures cause the greatest number of deaths and lead to the most severe health problems and reduced quality of life.

	In 1999 in the United States, hip fractures resulted in approximately 338,000 hospital admissions.
	Most patients with hip fractures are hospitalized for about one week.
	Up to 25% of community-dwelling older adults who sustain hip fractures remain institutionalized for at least a year.
	In 1991, Medicare costs for hip fractures were estimated to be $2.9 billion.
	Given our aging population, by the year 2040, the number of hip fractures is expected to exceed 500,000.

Lister: john
Source: CDC – National Center For Injury Prevention and Control

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