4.1.4 Smoking
Smoking reduces the activity of osteoblasts (see section 2) and so lowers bone mineral density and doubles hip fracture risk (Dimai & Chandran 2011). Anyone who smokes should be offered advice and support to quit.
4.1.3 Hip protectors
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Smoking reduces the activity of osteoblasts (see section 2) and so lowers bone mineral density and doubles hip fracture risk (Dimai & Chandran 2011). Anyone who smokes should be offered advice and support to quit.
4.1.3 Hip protectors
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