The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF)
Avalanche of hip fractures to hit Asia warns new IOF report
Hongkong (ots) - A new report published today by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) warns of a dramatic rise in osteoporosis-related fractures in the Asia-Pacific region. With a projected 230% and 144% increase in those aged over 70 years and 50 years respectively, the number of hip fractures are expected to at least double by 2050. Therefore, although populations may live longer their musculoskeletal health ...
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