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Do common medications influence hip fracture risk in older women? Long-term follow-up from Swedish primary care

Hans THULESIUS, Elias ENGSTRÖM and Daniel ALBERTSSON

Hip fractures are a significant cause of disability and mortality among older women. Age-related decline in physical function, balance, and skeletal fragility are established risk factors, whilst the long-term impact of commonly used medications on hip fracture risk remains unclear. Medication-related fracture risk can inform primary care prevention strategies.