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Higher Hip Fracture Risk in Vegetarians

Both men and women who follow a vegetarian diet have a 50% higher risk of hip fracture than persons who routinely eat meat, according to the findings of a large-scale study.

Higher Hip Fracture Risk in Vegetarians

Higher Hip Fracture Risk in Vegetarians

There is a 50% higher risk of hip fracture in both men and women who follow a vegetarian diet.

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