Bone mineral content in women.
Osteoporosis is characterised by a reduction in bone mass that may result in fracture, particularly of the vertebrae, proximal femur and lower forearm. Dual photon absorptiometry is a reliable method of assessing Bone Mineral Content and thus predicting osteoporosis. Osteoporosis especially in women is preventable. For effective prevention we need to have a better understanding of the factors that control the bone mineral content. Further research in this area should be undertaken in our local population.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore.
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D000328:Adult; D044466:Asian People; D044383:Black People; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000378:metabolism*; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008903:Minerals / Q000378:metabolism*; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000208:ethnology / Q000378:metabolism; D044465:White People
D008903:Minerals