Population analysis observes limited evidence on abdominal aortic calcification from DXA and mortality in adults, highlighting the need for risk validation.
Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) on lateral lumbar radiographs increases the risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. However, data on the association between AAC detected in dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and the risk of mortality in the general population are scarce.
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