Falling and perimenopausal women
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D J Torgerson1, M J Garton, D M Reid
1Health Economics Research Unit, Foresterhill, Aberdeen.
Abstract:
The relationships between falling, fracture and bone density in perimenopausal women have not previously been explored. As part of a population-based screening programme for osteoporosis examining historical risk factors and bone mineral density, we have investigated risk factors for falling in 45-49-year-old women. Our results indicate that the risk of falling may be related to menopausal status, increased body weight, use of diuretics, self-reported arthritis and absence of car ownership.
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