Prevalence of Osteopenia among Sedentary Young women

Prevalence of Osteopenia among Sedentary Young women

The purpose of this study was evaluating prevalence of osteopenia in young women. The study finding showed that 20% of obese and 65% of thin women had osteopenia and thin groups 3.2% more than obese groups were at risk of bone loss. These findings will help educate the medical community and the publ...

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Veröffentlicht in:East African journal of public health 2011-01, Vol.8 (1), p.66-67
1. Verfasser: Habibzadeh, N
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Body mass index
Bones
Disease prevention
Health and Medicine
Obesity
Research methodology
Risk factors
Statistical analysis
Studies
Women
Young adults
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Zusammenfassung:The purpose of this study was evaluating prevalence of osteopenia in young women. The study finding showed that 20% of obese and 65% of thin women had osteopenia and thin groups 3.2% more than obese groups were at risk of bone loss. These findings will help educate the medical community and the public about the importance of prevention--targeting young women who are at risk while they still have time to change their habits and improve their bone health.
ISSN:0856-8960