Endocrine Abstracts

Until recently obesity was believed to be protective against fractures as a result of higher bone mass and the protective effect of subcutaneous fat during falls. However, recent studies indicate that fractures in obese postmenopausal women and older men make a substantial contribution to the overall fracture burden in these populations. The effect of obesity on fracture risk is site-dependent, with protection against hip and wrist fractures but increased risk of ankle and low...