Factors associated with history of hip fracture in the health and retirement study

Amongst all osteoporotic fractures, hip fractures are the most devastating because they are associated with considerable disability, loss of independence, diminished quality of life, and reduced survival. Epidemiological associations have been observed between hip fracture and demographic, lifestyle, and physical function variables. This cross-sectional study was designed to 1) examine prevalence of self-reported history of hip fracture and 2) evaluate factors associated with self-reported history of hip fracture in United States community-dwelling older adults.