Factors associated with osteoporosis among older patients at the Geriatric Centre in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Factors associated with osteoporosis among older patients at the Geriatric Centre in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Background: Osteoporosis is a silent disabling clinical condition often attributed to ageing. It is of public health importance because of its complications and attendant morbidity and mortality. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken of 2401 older patients (60 years and above) at the Ge...

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Main Authors: Temitope Oluwagbemiga Alonge, Lawrence Adekunle Adebusoye, Adetola Morenikeji Ogunbode, Olufemi Oluwole Olowookere, Modupe Martha-Anne Ladipo, William O Balogun, Vivian Okoje-Adesomoju
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2017-07-01
Series:South African Family Practice
Subjects:
geriatric centre
nigeria
older patients
osteoporosis
Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4539

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