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New findings from University of Turku, Department of Family Medicine in the area of life sciences described

Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 14th, 2008

Data detailed in 'Predictors of fractures among the aged: a population-based study with 12-year follow-up in a Finnish municipality' have been presented. "The incidence of fractures is high in older populations. More information is needed about long-term predictors of fractures, for preventive measures," researchers in Turku, Finland report.

"The aim of this study was to analyze gender-specific predictors of fractures among persons aged 65 years or older during a 12-year follow-up. A true cohort study in the municipality of Lieto, southwestern Finland, started in October 1990. Baseline data and information about fractures in 1177 subjects (482 men, 695 women), mean age...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-08-14)

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