#PODCAST Doctoral study investigates the prevalence of hip fractures, with figures set to increase substantially in the coming years #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A doctoral study has found that hip fractures are placing major strain on the South African health system. According to the study undertaken by Dr Sapna Shivani Dela, the overall annual number of Hip Fractures in South Africa will increase from around 11,000 currently to approximately 26,400 by the year 2050, placing a huge burden on the health care system. She told Newsbreak that as the global population ages, the prevalence of osteoporosis is expected to increase exponentially over the next 50 years...