Prevalence of osteoporosis in peri- and post-menopausal women in slum area of Mumbai, India
Objective: We conducted our study involving 1400 peri- and post-menopausal women who live in a slum area of Mumbai to determine the prevalence of osteoporosis, awareness about osteoporosis, education (knowledge regarding osteoporosis), treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. Material and Methods:...
Main Authors: | Omna Shaki, Sanjay Kumar Rai, Manoj Kashid, Barun K Chakrabarty |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Mid-Life Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.jmidlifehealth.org/article.asp?issn=0976-7800;year=2018;volume=9;issue=3;spage=117;epage=122;aulast=Shaki |
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