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Osteoporosis linked to heart disease in elderly

scientists have found a link between heart disease and osteoporosis in the elderly, suggesting both conditions could have similar causes .

People with a history of heart disease were found to have substantially lower bone mineral density,,effect being more prominent in women than men.

The results highlight the need to evaluate the history of heart disease in the management of osteoporosis in older people.
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