Hip Fractures in Long-Term Care: Is the Excess Explained by the Age and Gender Distribution of the Residents?

Hip Fractures in Long-Term Care: Is the Excess Explained by the Age and Gender Distribution of the Residents?

Introduction. This study compares hip fracture rates in Long Term Care (LTC) residents with those in the community to determine if their high rate of fracturing reflects the extreme age and predominantly female nature of that population. Methods. Hospital discharge data in London Ontario (population...

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Main Authors: Richard G. Crilly, David A. Tanner, Marita Kloseck, Bert M. Chesworth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Aging Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/291258
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