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Hyperkyphosis, or a 'dowager's hump,' may predict earlier death

Source :
Healthy Years. August, 2009, Vol. 6 Issue 8, p2, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Hyperkyphosis, or "dowager's hump"--the exaggerated forward curvature of the upper spine--is a condition that affects older adults and can be caused by multiple factors including osteoporosis, chronic poor posture, and [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Kyphosis -- Demographic aspects
Kyphosis -- Causes of
Kyphosis -- Complications and side effects
Mortality -- United States
Mortality -- Demographic aspects
Mortality -- Risk factors
Women -- Health aspects
Spine -- Fractures
Spine -- Patient outcomes

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15514617
Volume :
6
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Healthy Years
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.218659444

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