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When, where and how osteoporosis-associated fractures occur: an analysis from the Global Longitudinal Study of Osteoporosis in Women (GLOW)

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Objective To examine when, where and how fractures occur in postmenopausal women. Methods We analyzed data from the Global Longitudinal Study of Osteoporosis in Women (GLOW), including women aged ≥55 years from the United States of America, Canada, Australia and seven European countries. Women completed questionnaires including fracture data at baseline and years 1, 2 and 3. Results Among 60,393 postmenopausal women, 4122 incident fractures were reported (86% non-hip, non-vertebral [NHNV], 8%...

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Published
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Peer reviewed

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10.1371/journal.pone.0083306

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PloS one Journal website
Volume:
8
Issue:
12
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ARTN e83306
Publication date:
2013-12-11
Acceptance date:
2013-07-03
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EISSN:
1932-6203
ISSN:
1932-6203
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English
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pubs:443697
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443697
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2014-08-27

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