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    J. A. Kanis, W. H. Minne, P. J. Meunier, R. Ziegler & E. Allender

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Kanis, J.A., Minne, W.H., Meunier, P.J. et al. Quality of life and vertebral osteoporosis. Osteoporosis Int 2, 161–163 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01623919

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