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. 2000 Jun 17;320(7250):1669-70; author reply 1670-1.

Genetic factors and osteoporotic fractures in elderly people. Twin data support genetic contribution to risk of fracture

A MacGregor, H Snieder, T D Spector
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Genetic factors and osteoporotic fractures in elderly people. Twin data support genetic contribution to risk of fracture

A MacGregor et al. BMJ. .
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