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1997 Bone density and risk of hip fracture in men and women Cross sectional analysis
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Location: http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/315/7102/221?ijkey=995202659af39528a3b3e181bef3bada751eee49
Conclusions: The risk of hip fracture by age and bone density is similar in men and women. The decrease in bone density associated with age makes a limited contribution to the exponential increase of the risk of hip fracture with age.
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Author/Contact: De Laet et al
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