Is Passive Smoking a Risk Factor for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis? - Original Investigation

Aim: We aimed to show whether or not passive smoking is a risk factor for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Material and Methods: 250 postmenopausal women between the ages 40-65, who have not had menstruated for at least one year, had FSH>40mIU/ml, have not secondary osteoporosis cause and who natura...

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Main Authors: Osman Altunbayrak, Merih Sarıdoğan, Güler Ateşer, Ülkü Akarırmak, Deniz Palamar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2009-08-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4087/Is-Passive-Smoking-A-Risk-Factor-For-Postmenopausal-Osteoporosis-Original-Investigation