Table 3.
Mortality of hip fractures in the elderly in various countries.
| Country | Type of study | Age group (year) | One-year mortality, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa18 | Prospective cohort | > 60 | 33.5 |
| Canada19 | Population based | > 60 | 30.8 |
| Australia20 | Retrospective | > 65 | 24.9 |
| Brazil21 | Retrospective | > 65 | 23.6 |
| China22 | Claims database | > 60 | 23.4 |
| United Kingdom11 | Population based | > 18 | 22 |
| United States23 | Prospective registry | > 60 | 21 |
| Austria12 | Claims database | > 50 | 20.2 |
| India (present study) | Prospective cohort | > 50 | 19.0 |
| Thailand24 | Retrospective | > 50 | 19.0 |
| Italy4 | Prospective cohort | > 65 | 16.6 |
| Korea25 | Claims database | > 50 | 16.55 |