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Published in Primary Care

News · December 10, 2020

Obesity Increases Hip Fracture Risk Before Age 70 in Postmenopausal Women

Obese women have higher risk for hip fracture-related mortality; on average, they have higher bone density than normal-weight, but significantly faster bone loss

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