Increased Mortality Risk following Osteoporotic Fractures: Data from Dubbo Epidemiology Study and a Consortium of International Epidemiological Studies

骨质疏松性骨折影响60岁以上的2名妇女中的1名和3名男子中的1名，并导致严重残疾和过早死亡。然而，只有不到20%的患者得到治疗。这种忽视的原因之一是骨折死亡率关联的不确定性。本研究将在一项大型多国研究中探讨这种关联的程度和原因以及治疗对其预防的影响。如果是积极的，这一证据将促进骨质疏松症的治疗。

Osteoporotic fractures affect 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men over 60 and result in significant disability and premature mortality. Yet, less than 20% of those affected are treated. One of the reasons for this neglect is an uncertainty surrounding the fracture mortality association. This study will explore the magnitude and causes of this association and the effect of treatment on its prevention in a large multinational study. If positive, this evidence will boost osteoporosis treatment.