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Physical Activity and Predisposition to Hip Fractures

Physical activity (both present and past) may consistently reduce the risk of hip fracture. Level of evidence: "C"

A systematic review 1 including 18 studies (14 case-control studies with a total of 5 333 cases and 10 482 controls; 4 follow-up studies with a total of 65 303 subjects) was abstracted in DARE. All 18 studies suggest a protective effect of physical activity against hip fracture. The association is strong and consistent across studies with regard to physical activity in leisure time, and physical activity from childhood to recent past.

    References

    • Joakimsen RM, Magnus JH, Fønnebø V. Physical activity and predisposition for hip fractures: a review. Osteoporos Int 1997;7(6):503-13. [PubMed][DARE]

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