Study Reveals Shocking Mortality Rates of Hip Fractures in the Elderly: More Deadly Than Some Cancers
Toronto, Canada – Shocking statistics from recent research indicate that hip fractures in older individuals are more fatal than certain types of cancers. A study of 100,000 older patients with fractures revealed that men over 65 who experience a hip fracture have a 40-50% chance of dying within five years, with the risk increasing with age. Even more alarming, the study found that 20-30% of women over 65 would also die within five years of …