Knowledge about osteoporosis prevention among women screened by bone densitometry
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Knowledge about osteoporosis prevention among women screened by bone densitometry
INTRODUCTION Osteoporosis is an illness characterized by the handicapped endurance of the bones, causing an increased risk of fracture. AIM OF THE STUDY Aim of the study was to establish the level of knowledge about osteoporosis prevention among women screened by bone densitometry and to answer the question whether the level of knowledge is dependent on socio-demographic factors. MATERIAL A...
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عنوان ژورنال: Menopausal Review
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1643-8876
DOI: 10.5114/pm.2016.61192