Prevalence of Vitamin D insufficiency and low bone mineral density in elderly Thai nursing home residents

Prevalence of Vitamin D insufficiency and low bone mineral density in elderly Thai nursing home residents

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Numerous emerging data from research on osteoporosis among Asians found differences from Caucasians. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and osteoporosis in elderly participants...

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Main Authors: Kruavit Anuk, Chailurkit La-or, Thakkinstian Ammarin, Sriphrapradang Chutintorn, Rajatanavin Rajata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Vitamin D
Osteoporosis
Bone density
Aged
Nursing homes
Collagen type I trimeric cross-linked peptide
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/49

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