The association between a fracture risk tool and frailty: Geelong Osteoporosis Study

The association between a fracture risk tool and frailty: Geelong Osteoporosis Study

Abstract Background Frailty is characterised by age-related declines in physical, psychological and social functioning. Features of frailty overlap with risk factors for fragility fractures. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX®) an...

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Main Authors: Monica C. Tembo, Kara L. Holloway-Kew, Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Sophia X. Sui, Sarah M. Hosking, Sharon L. Brennan-Olsen, Lana J. Williams, Mark A. Kotowicz, Julie A. Pasco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Frailty
FRAX
Association
Older adults
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01595-8

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