Risk Factors for Hip Fracture in Black Women

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Authors

Jeane Ann Grisso · Mercy Catholic Medical Center

Jennifer L. Kelsey · Stanford University

Brian L. Strom · Mercy Catholic Medical Center

Linda A. O’Brien · University of Pennsylvania

Greg Maislin · University of Pennsylvania

Karin LaPann · Mercy Catholic Medical Center

Lisa Samelson

Abstract

Among black women thinness, previous stroke, use of aids in walking, and alcohol consumption are associated with an increased risk of hip fracture. Postmenopausal estrogen therapy protects against hip fracture in women under 75 years of age.

Topics & Keywords

Hip and Femur Fractures Bone health and osteoporosis research Hip disorders and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 330, Issue 22, pp. 1555-1559

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199406023302202

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