Hip Fracture Incidence in the Elderly in Austria
Author Information
Author(s): Mann Eva, Icks Andrea, Haastert Burkhard, Meyer Gabriele
Primary Institution: General practice and Institute for Health Services Research, Austria
Hypothesis
What are the trends in hip fracture incidence among the elderly population in Austria from 1994 to 2006?
Conclusion
There is no downward trend of hip fracture incidence in the Austrian elderly population from 1994 to 2006.
Supporting Evidence
- The number of hospital admissions due to hip fractures increased from 11,694 in 1994 to 15,987 in 2006.
- Crude incidence rates for men increased from 244.3 in 1994 to 330.8 in 2006.
- Crude incidence rates for women increased from 637.3 in 1994 to 758.7 in 2006.
- After adjustment for age and sex, the annual hip fracture incidence increase was statistically significant.
Takeaway
The number of hip fractures in older people in Austria has been going up, and we need to find out why to help prevent them.
Methodology
Data on hip fractures were collected from the national hospital discharge register and analyzed using Poisson regression.
Limitations
The study could not account for recurrent admissions and coding mistakes, and there was a change in coding systems during the study period.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on the population aged 50 years and above in Austria.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.01
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.01 to 1.01
Statistical Significance
p < 0.01
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