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Title
Walking and leisure-time activity and risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women.
Authors
Feskanich, Diane; Willett, Walter; Colditz, Graham
Abstract
Physical activity can reduce the risk of hip fractures in older women, although the required type and duration of activity have not been determined. Walking is the most common activity among older adults, and evidence suggests that it can increase femoral bone density and reduce fracture risk.