Effect of annual intramuscular vitamin D on fracture risk in elderly men and women--a population-based, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

OBJECTIVES: Low trauma fractures in older people incur enormous physical, social and economic costs. Previous research indicates that an annual intramuscular injection of vitamin D may reduce fracture rates in this group. This strategy requires validation in a population setting. METHODS: Randomized...

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Main Authors: Smith, H, Anderson, F, Raphael, H, Maslin, P, Crozier, S, Cooper, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007