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In the European Union (EU), someone has an osteoporotic fracture every 30 seconds [1]. With an ageing population, the incidence of hip fracture in the EU is expected to double over the next 50 years [1].
Osteoporotic fractures are responsible for a higher disease burden, in terms of disability and mortality, than common cancers with the exception of lung cancer [2].
Unless the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and related bone, muscle and joint disorders becomes a priority for governments and healthcare providers, this growing number of fractures will have a serious impact on society, not just in terms of quality of life, but also the increased expenditure for healthcare, rehabilitation and nursing care.
Latest publications:
- Broken bones, broken lives: A roadmap to solve the fragility fracture crisis in Europe. The report outlines the burden and solutions to the fragility fracture crisis in six major European countries:
- EU27 Report (Osteoporosis in the European Union: Medical Management, Epidemiology and Economic Burden)
References
1. Blanchard F, President, Report Working Group. Report on Osteoporosis in the European Community: Building Strong Bones and Preventing Fractures - Action for Prevention. European Communities. Brussels, 1998. EC Report CE-09-97-915-EN-C
2. Johnell O and Kanis J. An estimate of the worldwide prevalence and disability associated with osteoporotic fractures. Osteoporos Int 2006; in press (published online, September 2006)
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