The problem of osteoporotic hip fracture in Australia

Hip fractures are serious and may lead to disability, reduced quality of life, loss of independence and even premature death. Every day in 2006-07, more than 40 Australians - most of them aged 65 or over - broke their hip. But the incidence rate is on the decline, having fallen by 14% in males and 20% in females since 1997-98.

ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN 978 1 74024 992 8; Cat. no. AUS 121; 32pp.; Internet only