The phrase "fracture rates" refers to the frequency or number of fractures, which are broken bones in the body. It indicates how often or how many people experience bones breaking. Full definition
Milk intake was not associated with fracture rate in men. (bmj.com)
But we now know that those global comparisons of hip fracture rates don't tell us much about bone health. (theveganrd.com)
Many published studies show that low calcium intake appears to be associated with low bone mass, rapid bone loss, and high fracture rates. (dietgrail.com)