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Editorial
. 1999 Jan 23;318(7178):205-6.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.318.7178.205.

Preventing osteoporosis, falls, and fractures among elderly people. Promotion of lifelong physical activity is essential

P Kannus
Editorial

Preventing osteoporosis, falls, and fractures among elderly people. Promotion of lifelong physical activity is essential

P Kannus. BMJ. .
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