Self-reported hip fracture is a common condition among community-living elderly population in Spain, and has a significant impact upon long-term all-cause mortality.

There is a paucity of data concerning the specific associations between hip fracture in the elderly and other age-related conditions, as well as its impact on long-term survival.

Autor: Fernández-Ruiz M, Guerra-Vales JM, Trincado R, Medrano MJ, Benito-León J, Bermejo-Pareja F.