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Al Arabiya.net – Jamal Nazi
Published on: September 10, 2023: 06:39 PM GST Last updated: September 10, 2023: 08:14 PM GST
One in three adults over the age of 50 who sustain a hip fracture could be at risk of dying within 12 months due to an increased risk of post-surgical complications such as stroke, infection, heart disease and pneumonia, according to New Atlas. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
Slow recovery also contributes to loss of muscle mass, which increases the risk of falling again, which is the cause of about 95% of hip fractures. Many of those in recovery lose their independence and suffer from chronic pain and mobility problems.
While loss of bone density is inevitable with age, a new study has shown that just small changes to improve skeletal health can have a significant impact on the prevalence of hip fractures.
Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), led by Professor Tuan Nguyen, have collected measurable data showing that simple measures can significantly improve bone health, even if those small steps are insignificant.
Professor Nguyen said: “Some people who follow medication regimens or engage in lifestyle modification programs and notice a small change in bone mineral density may believe that these measures are of little benefit. But the fact of the matter is that even these slight effects can lead to a decrease in “High risk of fractures.”
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Epidemic osteoporosis
Drawing on data from the Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study, researchers looked at two groups aged 60 years and older, who were assessed for fracture incidence and risk factors over different time periods, and found that in cases who experienced an average increase in bone density of 3%, % enjoyed a 45% reduction in the number of hip fractures.
This type of decrease is also often attributed to an improvement of about 10% in bone density. As such, it is an encouraging result suggesting that small improvements can have a significant health outcome among older adults.
Ways to reduce risk factors
Professor Nguyen said that individuals at risk are those who suffer from osteoporosis.
While about 20% of women aged 50 and over and 5% of men in the same population have osteoporosis, which is characterized by advanced loss of bone density, they do not account for most hip fractures, noting that “people with osteoporosis Bones are most at risk for a hip fracture, and drug therapy can reduce this risk by about 50%.
Professor Nguyen also explained that “it is important for everyone, especially older people, to take the necessary measures to improve their bone health,” noting that “bone mineral density is modifiable, and even small improvements reduce the risk of fractures.”
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Moderate lifestyle changes
Researchers point out that a 3% improvement could come through moderate lifestyle changes, such as light exercise, quitting smoking, and increasing the intake of vitamins and minerals.
Exercise helps build bone strength, as well as improve balance and coordination, which reduces the risk of falling. They are also increasingly linked to improved cognitive function.
“Bone health is influenced by lifestyle factors such as smoking, physical activity and nutrition, including vitamin D and dietary calcium intake,” Professor Nguyen concluded.
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