Osteoporosis in Iran, Overview and Management
Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease. It is characterized by low bone mass and micro-architectural deteriora¬tion of bone tissue, leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk. Osteoporosis is an as¬ymptomatic disease and is an important public healt...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2007-01-01
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| Series: | Iranian Journal of Public Health |
| Online Access: | https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/1520 |