Osteoporosis or Low Bone Mass at the Femur Neck or Lumbar Spine in Older Adults: United States, 2005–2008

Anne C. Looker, Lori G. Borrud, Bess Dawson-Hughes, John A. Shepherd, Nicole C. Wright

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Osteoporosis or Low Bone Mass at the Femur Neck or Lumbar Spine in Older Adults: United States, 2005–2008

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April 2012
By Anne C. Looker, Lori G. Borrud, Bess Dawson-Hughes, John A. Shepherd, Nicole C. Wright
Series: NCHS Data Briefs

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English

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Personal Author:

Anne C. Looker, Lori G. Borrud, Bess Dawson-Hughes, John A. Shepherd, Nicole C. Wright
Corporate Authors:

National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.)
Description:

This data brief presents the most recent

national data on osteoporosis or low bone mass at either the femur neck or

lumbar spine among older adults in the United States population based on these WHO categories.
Keywords:

femur neck, lumbar spine, osteoporosis, low bone mass
Source:

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Series:

NCHS Data Briefs
Document Type:

Text
Genre:

Report ; Statistics
Place as Subject:

United States
Pages in Document:

8
Volume:

93
Collection(s):

National Center for Health Statistics
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/256148/cdc_256148_DS1.pdf
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