@article{ref1,
title="Risk of fractures in an intermediate care facility for persons with mental retardation",
journal="American journal on mental retardation",
year="1989",
author="Tannenbaum, T. N. and Lipworth, Loren and Baker, S.",
volume="93",
number="4",
pages="444-451",
abstract="The epidemiology of fractures among 553 residents of an intermediate care facility for persons with mental retardation was examined. In a 10-month period, 61 fractures occurred among 55 residents; application of fracture rates in the United States revealed an expected number of 15 fractures among the 553 residents, p less than .001. Although 52% of fractures involved small bones of the hands and feet, elderly residents were more likely to fracture major bones and to suffer their fractures from a fall than were younger residents. The relationship between potential risk factors and fracture risk were examined and implications for preventive and rehabilitative measures discussed.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0895-8017",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}