Comparison of bone health among pre-menopausal and post-menopausal females in rural Eastern India: A pilot study
Vishal Kumar,
Sitanshu Barik,
Kusum Kumari
et al.
Abstract:Purpose The aim of this study was to identify the at-risk female population (pre- and post-menopausal), identify the risk factors for low bone mineral density (BMD) and assess the knowledge of the subjects regarding osteoporosis by Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool (OKAT) in both the groups and to determine areas for early intervention in a predominantly rural and tribal area of Eastern India. Study Design This was a cross-sectional hospital-based study conducted in a predominant tribal and rural area of … Show more
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