Concept information
Preferred term
fractures in older adults
Definition
- After 50 years of age, approximately 40 in 100 women will sustain one or more fractures. Low bone mass or osteoporosis is an important determinant of bone fracture. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Fractures in Older Adults]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/fractures_in_older_adults
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