Study classifies low body mass index as risk factor for osteoporotic fracture among older U.S. women.
Turner
L W
LW
Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, USA.
Kendrick
O
O
Perry
B A
BA
D000368:Aged; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D015992:Body Mass Index; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications*; D005082:Physical Exertion; D044469:Racial Groups; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000209:etiology