How many women suffer hip fracture? It suffice to say that of all hip fractures in women above the age of 50 almost 90-95% are due to porous bones. Is the incidence riding in India? Yes. The incidence of fractured neck of femur has increased considerably during the past 30 years. Why is this so? The reason is uncertain. It has been proposed that an increasingly sedentary lifestyle may be important. Why should we be so concerned about hip fractures? The cost of hip fracture is substantial in terms of both morbidity and mortality. Morbidity is great in terms of misery, disability and dependence with three out of every five women sustaining hip fracture being unable to return to an independent life. Mortality is also high with 20% of women who sustain hip fracture dying within one year. Are all women ar risk of osteoporosis? If all women were to live enough then answer would be yes. However, with the current female life expectancy the answer must be no. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | MAIN PAGE