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particularly socioeconomic status, body mass index (BMI), and gender. The study, conducted in UK, included 570 patients from the 2023 National Hip Fracture Database Audit. </p> <p><br>The results indicated that:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>There is a connection between higher hip fracture rates and areas of increased social deprivation, emphasizing the need for further investigation into the underlying causes, such as healthcare access, nutritional deficiencies, environmental risks, and comorbid conditions.<br>• BMI has a significant role in the risk of specific hip fractures, particularly trochanteric-grade A1/A2 fractures among individuals with a BMI of 25 or greater. This finding highlights the importance of targeted preventative care, including early detection, weight management, physical activity, and dietary interventions, to reduce fracture risk and improve patient outcomes.<br>• There is a statistically significant association between gender and hip fracture types, which might arise from biological and lifestyle factors. Targeted exercise programs to strengthen bone density and balance could reduce fracture risk in women.</li> </ul> <p><br>According to the authors: <em>‘Healthcare policies must integrate strategies specifically targeting high-risk populations to address pervasive health disparities affecting socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. 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