Why are older patients who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors more at risk for drug-induced hip fracture?

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The change in acidity of stomach contents reduces the absorption of calcium through the intestinal tract.As calcium is lost from bones,it is not replaced and the bones become more fragile.More bone density is lost from the hip,making hip fractures more likely,even without a fall or other trauma.

Why Are Older Patients Who Are Prescribed Proton Pump Inhibitors