Fracture Deaths Outpacing Cancer Survival Rates: Study Shows Urgent Need for Osteoporosis Awareness
London, England – Shocking statistics reveal the fatal implications of hip fractures, especially in older individuals, surpassing the mortality rates of some cancers. Recent research highlights that individuals over 65 who experience a hip fracture face a higher risk of mortality within five years compared to those diagnosed with breast cancer. Contrary to common belief that bone fractures are minor injuries, a study involving 100,000 older fracture patients demonstrates that 40-50 percent of men and …