Estimates of older patients with fractures associated with walking leashed dogs

(JAMA Network) Dog walking is often suggested as something older adults can do to improve their health. But older adults are at increased risk of fractures. This observational study estimated the number of patients (65 or older) nationwide with fractures associated with walking leashed dogs. Researchers used an injury surveillance database for patients at about 100 US emergency departments to make their annual nationwide estimates.

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