Smoking Status as a Predictor of Hip Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women of Northwest Texas
IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to determine the effect of cigarette smoking on the risk of hip fracture for postmenopausal women living in rural and urban areas of Northwest Texas.MethodsUsing an unmatched case-control design, we compared postmenopausal women who had recently experienced...
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| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2008-01-01
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| Series: | Preventing Chronic Disease |
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| Online Access: | http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2008/jan/07_0036.htm |