Age-related variation in limb bone diaphyseal structure among Inuit foragers from Point Hope, northern Alaska

Conclusions
While the physically demanding lifestyles of certain traditional-living groups may protect against bone loss and fracture susceptibility, this is not the case among the Inuit. It remains possible, however, that Western characteristics of the modern Inuit lifestyle exacerbate age-related skeletal deterioration.

Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - December 9, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research