Healthy elderly individuals do not inevitably lose bone density and weight as they age

There have been relatively few extended longitudinal studies of bone mineral density (BMD) and anthropometric characteristics in the elderly. We recorded baseline measurements (height, weight, body mass index (BMI)) and BMD in 292 relatively healthy individuals (mean age: 75 years females, 76 years males) who were followed up over 8 years. At baseline, a significant inverse relationship was noted between increasing age and BMD at the neck of...