Table 2.
Standardized Annual Mortality and Causes of Death in Hip Fracture Patients and Population 1999-2007*
| Patients (1,593 PY) | Population (6,089,623 PY) | RR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standardized mortality (95% CI) | Mortality | ||
| Annual average | 172.96 (142.26-203.65) | 52.98 | 3.26 |
| Circulatory system disease | 69.82 (50.90-88.74) | 25.31 | 2.76 |
| Malignant neoplasm | 26.01 (12.52-39.51) | 10.30 | 2.53 |
| Respiratory system disease | 22.95 (11.32-34.59) | 4.22 | 5.44 |
| Dementia, Alzheimer's disease | 17.59 (10.91-24.26) | 5.77 | 3.05 |
| Digestive system disease | 13.41 (3.50-23.32) | 1.59 | 8.43 |
| Other | 23.17 (12.05-34.29) | 5.79 | 4.00 |
* Counted per 1000 person years (PY) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) in patients RR = relative risk of death for hip fracture patients compared to the general population