Osteoporosis among Postmenopausal Women Attending the Orthopedics Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Introduction: Osteoporosis and resulting fracture is a major public health concern worldwide. With increase in life expectancy, osteoporosis and fragility fracture is expected to be more prevalent. It is associated with high patient morbidity, while hip and vertebral fractures have high mortality....
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Language: | English |
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Nepal Medical Association
2021-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Nepal Medical Association |
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Online Access: | http://www.jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/6031 |