Osteoporosis, Global and Iranian Aspects
Osteoporosis, characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to enlarged bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly people. The mortality rate in elderly persons with hip fracture appr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2004-11-01
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Series: | Iranian Journal of Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/2411.pdf&manuscript_id=2411 |