Osteoporosis -- its causes and prevention: an update.
Osteoporosis (OP) is a preventable metabolic bone disease, yet its incidence is increasing out of proportion to the aging population. Of concern is the increase in OP among males and in younger women. Recent advances in bone densitometry have enabled earlier diagnosis and treatment of established os...
| Publicado en: | Physiotherapy Theory & Practice Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 135 - 150 |
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| Formato: | tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sep2000
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| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |