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Adequate calcium intake is necessary for strong bones and can help
decrease the risk of fractures. People who do not get enough calcium
in their diets can take a calcium supplement. Exercise can help
strengthen bones by increasing bone density, thereby decreasing the
risk of fractures from falls. A University of Southern California
study reported that older people who exercised one or more hours per
day had approximately half the incidence of hip fractures as those
who exercised less than 30 minutes per day or not at all.
Fractures can be prevented if safety measures are taken seriously.
These measures include the use of seat belts in cars and encouraging
children to wear protective sports gear. Estrogen replacement for
women past the age of 50 has been shown to help prevent osteoporosis
and the fractures that may result from this condition. In one study,
elderly women on estrogen replacement therapy demonstrated the
lowest risk of hip fractures when compared to similar women not on
estrogen replacement therapy. |
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