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February 8, 2026Aging Clinical and Experimental ResearchOpen Access

Intrinsic capacity and risk of hip fracture in community-dwelling elderly people in China: A 4-year longitudinal cohort study

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YWYouting WangQSQingqing SuHWHongyi Wu

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Longitudinal study finds intrinsic capacity scores predict hip fracture risk in elderly, suggesting preventive measures are needed.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore the relationship between intrinsic capacity scores and the risk of hip fractures in elderly individuals.
  • Four-year longitudinal cohort design
  • Focused on community-dwelling elderly adults in China
  • Measured intrinsic capacity scores and monitored hip fracture occurrences
  • Elevated intrinsic capacity scores independently correlate with an increased risk of hip fractures
  • Regular monitoring may act as an early warning for potential fractures
  • Preventive interventions are suggested based on individual scores

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698827570fc35cd7a8845fd9https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-025-03277-0
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