Genetic and Environmental Influences on Bone and Fractures

Sweden and Norway have the worldwide highest incidence of osteoporotic fractures. As these fractures constitute a tremendous and growing problem, primary prevention is of great importance. The principal causes of an osteoporotic fracture are a fall and a fragile skeleton. The aim of the studies repo...

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Main Author: Wagner, Helene
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Uppsala universitet, Ortopedi 2012
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-169598
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