The hip fracture risk factors are generally similar among those with and without Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. However, the incidence of hip fracture is higher among those with Alzheimer's disease, regardless of other characteristics. Alzheimer's disease itself appears to be such a significant risk factor for hip fracture that the relative impact of other risk factors is considerably smaller among those with Alzheimer's disease.
Older persons, men, and those with mental and behavioural disorders or using antipsychotics or antidepressants had a higher hip fracture risk both among persons with and without Alzheimer's disease, but the relative risk increase was higher among persons without Alzheimer's disease.
