Health Tip: At Risk for Hip Fracture?

Factors that make it more likely

December 14, 2011 RSS Feed Print

(HealthDay News) -- Hip fractures are common among seniors, and their risk increases with age.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says risk factors for hip fractures include:

Being 65 or older.
Being female.
Having a slender build, being Asian or white, or having a family history of hip fracture.
Getting insufficient dietary calcium.
Having poor balance, arthritis, vision problems or being frail.
Having dementia or another issue with memory.
Taking certain medications that lead to side effects including dizziness or weakness.