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Fracture Epidemiology Among Individuals 75+

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Fractures contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality of older individuals. Approximately 75 % of all osteoporotic fractures occur among seniors age 65 and older [1], and 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men age 50 are expected to sustain a fracture in their remaining life time [2].

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