The incidence of hip fractures among older Australians declined consistently between 1997-98 and 2006-07, but more so for women than men, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). `Osteoporosis is a major risk factor in hip fractures among older Australians,’ she said. The problem of osteoporotic hip fracture in Australia.
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Hip fractures decline among older Australians, more so for women than men (media release, Friday 5 March 2010) (AIHW)
The incidence of hip fractures among older Australians declined consistently between 1997-98 and 2006-07, but more so for women than men, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). `Osteoporosis is a major risk factor in hip fractures among older Australians,’ she said. The problem of osteoporotic hip fracture in Australia.