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.
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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