Incidence of fractures in China linked to alcohol and lack of sleep

 28-Jul-17, The Lancet 

An up-to-date national survey on the population-weighted incidence of traumatic fractures in China has covered a nationally representative sample from eight provinces, 24 urban cities, and 24 rural counties.

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The China National Fracture Study (CNFS) interviewed respondents about traumatic fractures of the trunk, arms, or legs that had occurred in 2014, and found the incidence rate of traumatic fractures was 3·21 per 1,000. For all ages, sleeping less than 7 h per day was identified as a risk factor and previous fracture history was a risk factor for adults aged 15 years and older. Alcohol consumption incurred a risk effect for men and women aged 15 years and older.

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