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The numbers nationwide jumped from almost 1,700 in 2004 to about 4,400 in 2017.Almost 80 percent of the patients were women, who tend to have less dense bones than men.While dog-walking causes fewer than 1 percent of fractures among older adults, the numbers are higher than expected and the risk is often underappreciated, said study co-author Dr. Jaimo Ahn, an orthopedic surgeon.Injuries typically happen when a dog pulls on a leash and walkers lose their balance.Breaking bones, especially hips, can sharply diminish elderly adults’ health.
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