Prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of fragility fractures in older adults: a comprehensive analysis

• Autores: Diana Carolina Tolagasi Quilumba, Danny Angelo Quinchi Maicelo, Leandro Olivero Hurtado Herdoiza, Paula Antonella Muñoz Grijalva, José Luis Chasiliquin Cueva
• Localización: Revista Sanitaria de Investigación, ISSN-e 2660-7085, Vol. 6, Nº. 9, 2025
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.34896/RSI.2025.65.42.001
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  • español

    Este artículo busca proporcionar un análisis profundo del panorama epidemiológico actual de las fracturas por fragilidad en adultos mayores, explorar los múltiples factores de riesgo que contribuyen a su aparición y examinar las consecuencias para la salud a corto y largo plazo, fundamentando así la práctica clínica y las iniciativas de salud pública destinadas a reducir su incidencia y mitigar su impacto en las personas afectadas y los sistemas de salud a nivel mundial.

  • English

    This paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the current epidemiological landscape of fragility fractures in older adults, explore the multifaceted risk factors contributing to their occurrence, and examine the short- and long-term health outcomes, thereby informing clinical practice and public health initiatives aimed at reducing their incidence and mitigating their impact on affected individuals and healthcare systems worldwide.

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