Temporal trends in the burden of vertebral fractures caused by falls in China and globally from 1990 to 2021: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

. 2025 Feb 17;83:42. doi: 10.1186/s13690-025-01500-y

Text box 1. Contributions to the literature
• This study provides a comprehensive analysis of temporal trends in the burdens of vertebral fractures resulting from falls, offering new insights into Chinese and global health impacts. • Using data from the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021 highlights critical epidemiological changes across demographics from 1990 to 2021 in both China and globally. • The findings contribute to public health by identifying trends that inform targeted strategies for preventing vertebral fractures caused by falls and implementing healthcare policies in China.

Text box 1. Contributions to the literature

• This study provides a comprehensive analysis of temporal trends in the burdens of vertebral fractures resulting from falls, offering new insights into Chinese and global health impacts.

• Using data from the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021 highlights critical epidemiological changes across demographics from 1990 to 2021 in both China and globally.

• The findings contribute to public health by identifying trends that inform targeted strategies for preventing vertebral fractures caused by falls and implementing healthcare policies in China.