Childhood fractures do not predict future fractures: results from the European Prospective Osteoporosis Study.

Childhood fractures are common. Their clinical relevance to osteoporosis and fractures in later life is unclear. The aim of this study was to determine the predictive risk of childhood fracture on the risk of fracture in later life. Men and women >or=50 yr of age were recruited from populatio...

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Main Authors: Pye, SR, Tobias, J, Silman, A, Reeve, J, O'Neill, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009