Incidence of hip fractures in Mexico 2006–2019: increasing numbers but decreasing rates
Authors' conclusion
Rates of hip fracture have steadily declined in Mexico since 2006
Study context
- Population
- Hip fractures registered in Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) national discharge records, Mexico, 2006–2019; population at risk ≥ 60 years
- Exposure
- Women vs Men
- Outcome
- Incidence, rates and time trends of hip fractures (incidence per 100,000)
- Follow-up
- 2006–2019
Methodological detailsnational discharge records (IMSS), time trend analysis using linear regression with breakpoint identification, birth cohort analysis
- National discharge records (IMSS)
- Time trend analysis using linear regression with breakpoint identification
- Birth cohort analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Hip fracture rate, population 60 and over (per 100,000) · 2006 to 2019
Rate in 2006
167.8/100,000
Rate at end of period
138.5 /100,000
Annual decrease in rate, women
1.9%
Annual decrease in rate, men
0.9%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Increase in number of hip fractures, ≥ 60 years
Hip fracture rates by age group
- Similar in both sexes but higher in women
- Groups ≥ 70 years make the most significant contribution to the total number of fractures
Birth cohorts
- People born before 1937 account for the burden of fractures; younger generations appear to have lower rates
Original publication
Incidence of hip fractures in Mexico 2006–2019: increasing numbers but decreasing rates. Osteoporos Int. Published 9 March 2024. doi:10.
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