Epidemiology of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis represents a major public health problem through its association with fragility fractures. All osteoporotic fractures increase patient morbidity; however, fractures of the hip and vertebrae are also linked with significant mortality. The public health burden of osteoporotic fracture is...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2008
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