Elderly smokers react to fracture risk study with the same enthusiasm they have for calcium supplements.
Study: Smoking Triples Fracture Risk in Elderly
A new study confirms that smoking triples fracture risk in elderly patients, even those with mild frailty. The findings reinforce decades of warnings about smoking's toll on bone health, but stubborn habits persist. Doctors recommend quitting, but the study's audience remains skeptical.
Source: Study: Smoking Triples Fracture Risk in Elderly — Google News
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 19, 2026.
Topics: health · smoking · science · fracturerisk · wellness
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