The Osteoporosis Society of Hong Kong (OSHK) Launches Groundbreaking Clinical Guidelines to Combat Growing Public Health Burden
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2024 –
Alarming Burden of Fragility Fractures in Hong Kong
The burden of osteoporosis in Hong Kong has reached alarming levels, with a staggering 51.2% surge in fragility fractures over the past 14 years. The number of cases has skyrocketed from 5,596 in 2004 to 8,465 in 2018. Even more concerning is the 30.9% rise in the most serious type of fracture – hip fractures – which have increased from 4,002 to 5,241 cases during this period.
