The Medical journal of Australia
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To calculate the expected increase in the number of fractures in adults attributable to the predicted increase in the number of elderly Australians. ⋯ In contrast to Europe and North America, where numbers of hip fractures are expected to double by 2026 and then stabilise, in Australia hip fractures will continue to place a growing demand on healthcare resources for many decades. These projections can be used for setting goals and evaluating the costs and benefits of interventions in Australia.