May 18, 1996Open Access

Meta-analysis of how well measures of bone mineral density predict occurrence of osteoporotic fractures

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Measurements of bone mineral density can predict fracture risk but cannot identify individuals who will have a fracture. We do not recommend a programme of screening menopausal women for osteoporosis by measuring bone density.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d813898c03fbaff8bed84c — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.312.7041.1254

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Deborah A. Marshall

University of Calgary

O. Johnell

Malmö University

Hans Wedel

Boston University

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Malmö University

Nordic School of Public Health

Swedish Council on Technology Assessment in Health Care

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