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. 1984 Jun;55(3):290-2.
doi: 10.3109/17453678408992358.

Age and sex patterns of hip fracture--changes in 30 years

O Johnell, B Nilsson, K Obrant, I Sernbo

Age and sex patterns of hip fracture--changes in 30 years

O Johnell et al. Acta Orthop Scand. 1984 Jun.

Abstract

The age- and sex-specific incidence of hip fractures was studied over a period of 30 years. There was a continuous increase in incidence over the years. The trend was most obvious in the oldest age groups and in men.

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