Vegetarian women have 33 per cent higher risk of breaking a hip

A large study tracking women in the UK finds that vegetarians have a higher risk of breaking a hip compared with women who eat any amount of meat

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The increase in risk may arise from meat-free diets tending to have less protein, which helps build muscle mass, and possible deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, such as calcium and vitamin B12, which help strengthen bones.

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