Prevalence and Risk Factors of Osteoporosis: a Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Center
Samican Ozmen,
Sefa Kurt,
Hikmet Tunc Timur
et al.
Abstract:Background: Osteoporosis is a common disease of the skeletal system that increases the risk of fracture. The prevalence of osteoporosis has been increasing as the aging population increases, affecting more than 200 million people worldwide. This study aimed to shed light on the clinical impact of osteoporosis on women’s health and quality of life by evaluating the prevalence and risk factors for this disease among postmenopausal women, using a 10-year dataset from a tertiary center.
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