Table 13.
Overall estimation of fragility fractures and F/M ratio in Italy (2006)
| Total | F/M Ratio in patients older than 65 years | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 74 years | Older than 75 years | Overall older than 65 years | ||
| Hip fractures (M > 65 + F > 65) |
87,000 | 2.48 | 3.68 | 3.43 |
| Humeral fractures (M > 65 + F > 45) |
48,000 | 2.99 | 4.98 | 4.10 |
| Ankle fractures (M > 65 + F > 45) |
36,000 | 3.15 | 3.19 | 3.17 |
| Wrist fractures (M > 65 + F > 45) |
85,000 | 5.01 | 9.04 | 6.85 |
| Vertebral fractures | Clinical fractures 47,000 | 2.01 | 3.27 | 2.64 |
| (M > 65 + F > 45) | Overall fractures 155,000 | |||