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9725099

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PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1998-11-16
pubmed:abstractText
Osteoporotic fractures represent a major public health problem in Western countries, and effective, preventive interventions are urgently needed. Whether it is worthwhile to begin treatment for osteoporosis prevention in elderly women has been the subject of some controversy. Although a 65- or 70-year-old woman is entering the highest period of risk for substaining hip and other fractures, it has been suggested that starting at this age may be too late for effective prevention. However, recent research supports the view that elderly women will greatly benefit from intervention such as physical training, dietary supplementation, or even estrogen replacement therapy. Several studies also suggest that focusing on the prevention of bone loss addresses only part of the problem. Preventing falls may also contribute substantially to reducing fracture rates in the elderly.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
1040-8711
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
10
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
357-61
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1998
pubmed:articleTitle
Risk factors and prevention of fractures in the elderly.
pubmed:affiliation
Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Médicale, Unité 149, Villejuif, France.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review