Calcium and vitamin D are effective in preventing fractures in elderly people by reversing senile secondary hyperparathyroidism.
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D002118:Calcium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D006962:Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014807:Vitamin D; D002118:Calcium