Determinants of bone health in elderly Japanese men: study design and key findings of the Fujiwara-kyo Osteoporosis Risk in Men (FORMEN) cohort study

• Main Authors: Yuki Fujita (Author), Junko Tamaki (Author), Katsuyasu Kouda (Author), Akiko Yura (Author), Yuho Sato (Author), Takahiro Tachiki (Author), Masami Hamada (Author), Etsuko Kajita (Author), Kuniyasu Kamiya (Author), Kazuki Kaji (Author), Koji Tsuda (Author), Kumiko Ohara (Author), Jong-Seong Moon (Author), Jun Kitagawa (Author), Masayuki Iki (Author), the FORMEN study group (Author)
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• Published: Komiyama Printing Co. Ltd, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background The Fujiwara-kyo Osteoporosis Risk in Men (FORMEN) study was launched to investigate risk factors for osteoporotic fractures, interactions of osteoporosis with other non-communicable chronic diseases, and effects of fracture on QOL and mortality. Methods FORMEN baseline study par...