Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in chronically ill children.
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چکیده
Osteoporosis secondary to chronic disease in children has emerged as a major health issue. As the severity of a child's illness increases, so too does the number of factors affecting their bone health. Determinants of bone health in children include level of mobility, exposure to osteotoxic medication, nutritional status, calcium and vitamin D intake, chronic inflammation and pubertal development.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions
دوره 5 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005