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Study: High Cardiovascular Risk Increases Hip Fracture Risk

3/30/2026

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A Tulane University study finds high cardiovascular risk, assessed by the American Heart Association's PREVENT score, links to a 93% higher hip fracture risk in postmenopausal women.
The analysis included data from more than 21,000 participants.
Menopausal hormonal changes, especially declining estrogen, contribute to heart disease and osteoporosis.
Researchers urge women with intermediate or high cardiovascular risk to discuss bone health screenings with their doctors.

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A Tulane University study finds high cardiovascular risk, assessed by the American Heart Association's PREVENT score, links to a 93% higher hip fracture risk in postmenopausal women.
The analysis included data from more than 21,000 participants.
Menopausal hormonal changes, especially declining estrogen, contribute to heart disease and osteoporosis.
Researchers urge women with intermediate or high cardiovascular risk to discuss bone health screenings with their doctors.