The epidemiology and economic burden of hip fractures in Israel

The epidemiology and economic burden of hip fractures in Israel

Abstract Background Hip fractures increase the risks of mortality and major morbidity in the elderly. Hip fractures are associated with chronic pain, reduced mobility, disability and increasing dependence. We evaluated the direct costs incurred to the Israeli healthcare system in 2013 as a result of...

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Main Authors: Royi Barnea, Yossi Weiss, Ifat Abadi-Korek, Joshua Shemer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Israel Journal of Health Policy Research
Subjects:
Hip fracture
Economic evaluation
Elderly
Rehabilitation
Healthcare costs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13584-018-0235-y

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