Authors: Karl Michaëlsson, Helena Olofsson, Karin Jensevik, Sune Larsson, Hans Mallmin, Lars Berglund, Bengt Vessby, Håkan Melhus
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040199
Abstract Summary
Regular sports activity for at least 3 hours weekly significantly reduces fracture risk in older men. A 35-year study of 2,205 men found sedentary individuals had 2.5 times higher hip fracture risk compared to active men. Researchers estimate one-third of all hip fractures could be prevented through regular physical activity, with only 8.4% of highly active men experiencing hip fractures versus 20.5% in sedentary men.
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Regular sports activity 3+ hours weekly reduces hip fracture risk in older men by up to 60%, potentially preventing one-third of all hip fractures compared to sedentary lifestyle.
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