U.S. Hip Fracture Incidence Declines with Reductions in Smoking & Drinking
(Reuters Health)—Age-adjusted hip fracture incidence has declined in the U.S. over the past four decades, aided by a decline in smoking and alcohol consumption, a new study suggests. Researchers examined data on 4,918 men and 5,634 women who participated in the prospective Framingham Heart Study from 1970 to 2010. Overall, the age-adjusted incidence of hip... [Read More]
Source: The Rheumatologist - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Lisa Rapaport Tags: Conditions Alcohol fracture risk hip fracture Smoking Source Type: research