Estimation of absolute fracture risk among middle-aged and older men and women: the EPIC-Norfolk population cohort study.

While estimates of relative risks associated with risk factors such as age and bone mineral density (BMD) may be of interest for etiologic and comparative purposes, clinical questions such as who might benefit most from preventive interventions or BMD monitoring depend on estimates of absolute fract...

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Main Authors: Moayyeri, A, Kaptoge, S, Luben, R, Wareham, N, Bingham, S, Reeve, J, Khaw, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009