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Physical Activity Reduces the Risk of Fragility Fracture

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  • Harri Sievänen
  • Pekka Kannus

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The authors discuss a new study, with a 35 year follow up, showing that exercise reduces the risk of fragility fractures in men.

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  • Harri Sievänen & Pekka Kannus, 2007. "Physical Activity Reduces the Risk of Fragility Fracture," PLOS Medicine, Public Library of Science, vol. 4(6), pages 1-2, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pmed00:0040222
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040222
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