Prevalence and Predictors of Osteoporosis Among the Chinese Population in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Prevalence and Predictors of Osteoporosis Among the Chinese Population in Klang Valley, Malaysia

The prevalence of osteoporosis is forecasted to escalate in Malaysia with an increasing elderly population. This study aimed to analyze the prevalence and the risk factors of osteoporosis among middle-aged and elderly Chinese Malaysians. Three hundred sixty seven Malaysian Chinese aged ≥40...

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Main Authors: Shaanthana Subramaniam, Chin-Yi Chan, Ima-Nirwana Soelaiman, Norazlina Mohamed, Norliza Muhammad, Fairus Ahmad, Mohd Rizal Abd Manaf, Pei-Yuen Ng, Nor Aini Jamil, Kok-Yong Chin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
bone mineral density
calcium
exercise
osteoporosis
osteopenia
sex
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/9/1820

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