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Walking fitness can predict fracture risk in older adults

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walking fitness can predict fracture risk in older adults

The ability to walk one kilometer comfortably can help predict fracture risk, according to researchers. The findings suggest that simply asking a patient about walking limitation could allow clinicians to identify those in need of further bone health screening and prescribe interventions that could prevent fractures from occurring.

Source: ScienceDaily.com