Socioeconomic and Demographic Determinants of Hip Fracture Incidence: A Comprehensive Analysis
The study highlights the substantial influence of socioeconomic status, gender, and BMI on hip fracture incidence and typology. These results indicate the need for targeted prevention strategies and health policies aimed at mitigating hip fracture risks in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. Understanding these factors can enable healthcare providers to allocate resources and interventions more effectively, reducing the incidence and impact of hip fractures in deprived areas.
Authors
- Abdullah Bin Sahl
- Ahad Hussain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3071-1140)
- Zeeshan Hussain
- Anand Pillai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5308-2669)
- Tom Collins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5099-204X)
Institutions
- General Medical Council (GB)
- University of Manchester (GB)
- Wythenshawe Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-09-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68790
- Primary Topic
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00