Bone health in childhood and adolescence: an overview on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scanning, fracture surveillance and bisphosphonate therapy for low-middle-income countries

Bone accrual in childhood determines bone health in later life. Loss of bone strength in early life can lead to increased morbidity and reduced quality of life in childhood and adolescence. Increased availability of assessment tools and bisphosphonate therapy, together with increased awareness on th...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Endocrinology
Main Authors:	Dilki Madhuchani, Sumudu Nimali Seneviratne, Leanne M. Ward
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Subjects:	dual energy x-ray absorptiometry fractures bone mineral density paediatric osteoporosis bone fragility low-middle-income-countries
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1082413/full