Global fracture numbers rose significantly even as age-standardised rates declined
In short: A systematic analysis of 204 countries and territories found that while the age-standardised rates of bone fractures, prevalence, and years lived with disability decreased between 1990 and 2019, the absolute number of cases increased substantially. In 2019, there were an estimated 178 million new fractures globally, representing a 33.4% increase since 1990.
Researchers used the Global Burden of Diseases framework to compare fracture incidence, prevalence, and disability across 21 regions. They found that while the risk per 100,000 people dropped slightly, the total global burden grew due to rising absolute counts. The study relied on estimates with 95% uncertainty intervals, which may reflect the inherent challenges in aggregating data across diverse global territories.
Why it matters: The total global burden of fractures is rising sharply despite a slight decline in age-standardised risk.
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