Epidemiology of osteoporotic fractures.
Osteoporosis constitutes a major public health problem through its association with age-related fractures. These fractures typically occur at the hip, spine and distal forearm. It has been estimated that the lifetime risk of a hip fracture in white women is 17.5%, with a comparable risk in men of 6%...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2000
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