Co ‐morbidities only account for a small proportion of excess mortality after fracture: a record linkage study of individual fracture types

Conclusion: All proximal non‐hip, non‐vertebral fractures in women and men were associated with increased mortality risk. Co‐existent co‐morbidities independently further increased mortality. Population attributable risk for mortality for fracture was similar to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, highlighting their importance and potential benefit for early intervention and treatment. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Journal of Bone and Mineral Research - January 4, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Weiwen Chen, Judy M. Simpson, Lyn M. March, Fiona M. Blyth, Dana Bliuc, Thach Tran, Tuan V. Nguyen, John A. Eisman, Jacqueline R. Center Tags: Original Article Source Type: research