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ArticleAdvances in therapy2025

Falls and Fractures in Patients with Geographic Atrophy: A US Claims Data Analysis.

Allen Hu, Rachel E Teneralli, Rachelle Rodriguez, Alyshah Abdul Sultan, Colleen Garey, Jessica Ackert, Rose Ong

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Allen HuCumberland Valley Retina Consultants, Hagerstown, MD, USA.
Rachel E TeneralliJohnson & Johnson, Raritan, NJ, USA.
Rachelle RodriguezJohnson & Johnson, Raritan, NJ, USA.
Alyshah Abdul SultanJohnson & Johnson, Raritan, NJ, USA.
Colleen GareyPanalgo, Boston, MA, USA.
Jessica AckertJohnson & Johnson, Raritan, NJ, USA.
Rose OngGlobal Epidemiology, Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd, A Johnson & Johnson Company, Gewerbestrasse 16, 4123, Allschwil, Switzerland. cong3@its.jnj.com.

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Abstract

introductionThe increased risk of falls in elderly people represents a substantial public health burden that may be compounded by impaired visual acuity. The present study aimed to assess the independent risk of incident falls and fractures in patients with geographic atrophy (GA).

methodsThis retrospective, noninterventional, cohort study analyzed three US claims datasets (Optum's de-identified Clinformatics

resultsThe Clinformatics

conclusionGA represents an independent risk factor for falls, fractures, and higher HCRU. These data reveal the substantial public health burden of GA associated with the management of falls and fractures.

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Accidental FallsFractures, BoneGeographic AtrophyAgedAged, 80 and overDatabases, FactualFemaleHumansInsurance Claim ReviewMaleRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsUnited StatesAge-related macular degenerationBlindnessElderlyFallsFracturesGeographic atrophyHealth care resource utilization

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PMID40080238
PMCPMC12006262

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