Instapundit links to a study in the U.K. which found the following results concerning a group of 3503 cases of hip fracture.
Vegetarians had a 50% greater risk than regular meat-eaters, regardless of sex.
Hip fracture among the elderly is no joke, the sequelae are often fatal. The researchers blamed low BMI and lack of protein in the diet.
Light up the BBQ grill and have a nice ribeye steak today. Your pelvic girdle will thank you.
