PETALING JAYA: With the ageing population increasing in the country, so are hip fractures caused by falls. ALSO READ:Singapore is expected to see the second-largest increase in hip fractures, rising 3.53-fold from 4,477 to 15,806, followed by Hong Kong (2.86-fold) and South Korea (2.85-fold). “The main target in Asia is to reduce the annual incidence of hip fracture by 2% to 3% each year to stabilise the total number of hip fractures over time. The study said Malaysians who sustained hip fractures shared similar characteristics with those reported internationally – they were older, medically com­­­plex and at a high risk of falling. “The average age of hip fracture patients in Malaysia ranges from 74 to 79 years, and up to three-quarters are women.

Source: The Star January 22, 2026 12:15 UTC