Factors associated with fragility fractures in women over 50 years of age: a population-based household survey

Factors associated with fragility fractures in women over 50 years of age: a population-based household survey

PURPOSE: To analyze the prevalence of and factors associated with fragility fractures in Brazilian women aged 50 years and older. METHODS: This cross-sectional population survey, conducted between May 10 and October 31, 2011, included 622 women aged >50 years living in a city in southeastern Braz...

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Main Authors: Luiz Francisco Baccaro, Vanessa de Souza Santos Machado, Lúcia Costa-Paiva, Maria Helena Sousa, Maria José Osis, Aarão Mendes Pinto-Neto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia 2013-11-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia
Subjects:
Osteoporotic fractures
Menopause
Risk factors
Osteoporosis
Life style
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