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Smoking negates estrogen protection against hip fractures
In the Framingham Study analysis of 2,873 women, smoking cancels estrogen’s hip fracture protection. Past estrogen use lowers risk by a third, current use by two thirds, with non-smokers showing similar gains. ex smokers align with non smokers. The study notes no extra fracture risk from smoking intensity.
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Philadelphia
Annals of Internal Medicine
National Osteoporosis Foundation
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Sandra Raymond
Framingham