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Osteoporotic fracture among older US women — risk factors quantified
Author(s)	Lori W Turner, Qiang Fu, Judith E Taylor
Journal title	Journal of Aging and Health, vol 10, no 3, August 1998
Pages	pp 372-391
Keywords	Osteoporosis ; Fractures ; Older women ; United States of America.
Annotation	Fractures from osteoporosis is a major health problem in the western world, and the economic cost of such fractures are estimated to be high. The aim of this study was to develop a predictive model for osteoporotic fracture among a national sample of 2,325 women aged 50 years and older. Predictors for examination included age, race, heredity, body mass index (BMI), physical activity, smoking status, alcohol use, and dairy product use. Analyses were conducted using Standard Analysis System (SAS) procedures. Strong risk factors predicting osteoporotic fracture included age, race, low BMI, and inactivity. Recommendations emphasise screening of high-risk women, achieving and maintaining healthy body weights for underweight women, and obtaining moderate physical activity. Promotion of healthy body weights for women of all ages is emphasised. Recommendations also include encouraging widespread physician, patient, and public education regarding osteoporotic fractures. (AKM).
Accession Number	CPA-980910406 A
Classmark	CLO: CUF: BD: 7T
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