Risk factors for Hip Fracture

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

• Previous hip fracture or history of falling
• Age: 65 years or older
• Sex: female (especially after menopause)
• Heredity
  • Family history of fractures later in life
  • Small-boned, slender body (low body weight)
  • Caucasian or Asian race
• Others:
  • Poor nutrition
  • Deficient intake or absorption of calcium and vitamin D
  • Low body weight
  • Physical inactivity
  • Weakness
  • Poor balance and coordination
  • Smoking
  • Excessive alcohol use
  • Chronic disease or fragile health
  • Irregular heart beat or low blood pressure
  • Arthritis
  • Parkinson's disease
  • History of stroke
  • Mental impairments including Alzheimer’s disease
  • Problems with vision
  • Certain medications which cause dizziness, drowsiness, or weakness
  • Systemic cortisone or other steroids
  • Excess thyroid hormone