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Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Hip Fractures Among Disabled Elderly Stroke Patients
Stroke 32:1673-1677, Sato,Y.,et al, 2001
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Article Abstract
Elderly disabled stroke patients with serum 25-OHD concentrations =12 nmol/L (=5 ng/mL) have an increased risk of hip fracture. Immobilization and advanced age cause severe 25-OHD deficiency and consequent reduction of BMD.
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