Psychotropic-Related Hip Fractures: Meta-Analysis of First-Generation and Second-Generation Antidepressant and Antipsychotic Drugs

BACKGROUND: In 2007, more than 18,000 adults aged 65 or older died from injuries related to falls, with up to 30% experiencing severe injuries such as hip fracture or head trauma. The economic impact of falls and fractures among older people is substantial, with direct economic consequences total…