Enhancing bone health in aging populations to prevent fragility fractures

Nik Mohd Hatta, Nik Noor Kaussar and Firdaus, Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi and Che Hasan, Muhammad Kamil (2023) Enhancing bone health in aging populations to prevent fragility fractures. International Journal of Care Scholars, 6 (3). pp. 1-6. ISSN 2600-898X

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Abstract

The prevalence of fragility fractures is immense and projected to escalate in the upcoming decades due to shifting demographics. Fragility fracture is extremely prevalent in older adults and is known to have a staggering cost of treatment (1). As the population ages, the number of fracture incidents will increase, placing a significant burden on healthcare systems, society, and patients. Fragility fractures are fractures that occur from any mechanical forces in low energy of trauma (2). The most common locations are the vertebrae, hip, and wrist. A fragility fracture implies the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is classified by primary osteoporosis and secondary osteoporosis (3). Primary osteoporosis occurs due to disturbances of sexual hormones, aging, or both. On the other hand, secondary osteoporosis is mostly caused by chronic diseases and certain types of drugs, such as corticosteroids (3). Menopausal osteoporosis is one of the examples of primary osteoporosis, which occurs frequently and becomes the most common health-related problem among women

Item Type:	Article (Editorial)
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT65 Medicine and surgery for nurses
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan
Date Deposited:	18 Jan 2024 15:07
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2024 15:09
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/110384

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