Indian Woman And Bone Health
Abstract
World Health Organization has classified osteoporosis as a noncommunicable disease. Osteoporosis is an asymptomatic or ‘silent’ disease and presents as a fragility fracture. It has a long incubation period with initiation in the womb presents itself in the elderly. It has a socio-economic impact and is not an inevitable part of ageing. The modifiable risk factors need to be propagated amongst consumers, medical professionals, health authorities and administrative authorities to improve bone health. This article provides evidence-based guidance for practitioners to promote women’s health in the segment of bone health. Advice on simple lifestyle changes brings rich dividends.
References
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2. Cooper C, Campion G, Melton LJ 3rd. Hip fractures in the elderly: a worldwide projection. Osteoporos Int. 1992; 2(6):285-9.
3. Kado DM, Browner WS, Palermo L, Nevitt MC, Genant HK, Cummings SR. Vertebral fractures and mortality in older women: a prospective study. Study of Osteoporotic Fractures Research Group. Arch Intern Med. 1999;159(11):1215-20.
Published
2021-11-01
How to Cite
Meeta Singh. (2021). Indian Woman And Bone Health. The Indian Practitioner, 74(10), 31-35. Retrieved from https://articles.theindianpractitioner.com/index.php/tip/article/view/1260
Section
Call For Public Health
