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1. Appendicular Bone Density and Age Predict Hip Fracture in Women.

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Cummings, Steven R., Black, Dennis M., Nevitt, Micahel C., Browner, Warren S., Cauley, Jane A., Genant, Harry K., Mascoili, Stephen R., Scott, Jean C., Seeley, Dana G., Steiger, Peter, and vogt, Thomas P.

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*HIP joint, *BONE fractures, *BONE densitometry, *WOMEN
Abstract

Uses single-photon absorptiometry in determining whether measurement of bone density predicts hip fracture in women. Inverse correlation between bone density in appendicular skeleton and risk of hip fracture; Age-related increase in risk of hip fracture among older women; Incidence of hip fracture by age-adjusted quartile of bone mineral density; Causes of hip fracture.

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1990
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