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Population-based Analysis for Risk of Suicide Death in Elderly Patients after Osteoporotic Fracture: a Nested Case-Control Study.

Suk-Yong JangYong Han ChaJe Chan LeeHa-Yong KimKap-Jung KimWon Sik Choy
Published in: Journal of Korean medical science (2021)
There were noticeable differences in both degree and duration of increased suicide risks depending on the type of osteoporotic fracture. Mental stress and suicide risk in elderly patients after osteoporotic fracture should be assessed differently depending on the types of fracture.
Keyphrases
  • bone mineral density
  • hip fracture
  • mental health
  • postmenopausal women
  • stress induced