The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences
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J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci. · Jun 2008
Rising incidence of low-trauma fractures of the calcaneus and foot among Finnish older adults.
Although various low-trauma fractures among older adults are said to be a major public health concern in contemporary societies with aging populations, reliable epidemiologic information on their secular trends is scarce. ⋯ In Finnish persons aged 50 years or older, the number of low-trauma fractures of the calcaneus and foot has risen considerably in 1970-2005 with a rate that cannot be explained merely by demographic changes. Further studies are needed to explore the exact reasons for the rise and possibilities for fracture prevention.