Association between obesity and fracture risk in Chinese women above 50 years of age: a prospective cohort study
Abstract Background Fractures present serious health challenges for older adults, including premature mortality and reduced quality of life. Obesity has become significantly prevalent in China. However, the association between obesity and fractures remains unclear. This study aimed to assess the ass...
Main Authors: | Hui Li, Qunying Xu, Yunli Ye, Bei Chang, Rui Wang, Guangwen Li |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-01-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17494-7 |
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