Fractures: Death
Lords · Question HL520 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Rooker
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of deaths each year following fractures.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 10 Jun 2026
Not all deaths are directly attributable to the fracture, and complications following a fracture are often related to pre-existing ill health and frailty.For hip fractures, data is available through the National Hip Fracture Database, which is part of the...