Exercise during growth and bone mineral density and fractures in old age.

Authors :: Karlsson, M. K.
Linden, C.
Karlsson, C.
Johnell, O.
Obrant, K.
Seeman, E.
Source :: Lancet. 2/5/2000, Vol. 355 Issue 9202, p469. 2p. 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: If exercise is to be recommended during growth, benefits in bone mineral density (BMD) must be maintained in old age and shown to prevent fractures. Our cross-sectional study of soccer players suggests that a high BMD is no longer recorded after retirement and fracture frequency is no less than predicted in old age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]