Risk factors for osteoporosis among postmenopausal women in a Nigerian teaching hospital
Background: Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by a reduction in bone mass and density, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of sustaining fractures. Several studies have shown that the risk for osteoporosis increases with age and after menopause. Methods: A cross-se...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2193_21 |