title: [Osteoporosis and climacteric].
abstract: The climacteric period, menopause, constitutes a physiological process in a woman's life which can modify her health and increase the occurrence of some diseases which are related to estrogen deprivation; among these, osteoporosis stands out. After analyzing its etiology and risk factors, the author provides a detailed description of various preventive measures against this disease: nutrition, physical exercise, healthy living habits, etc.
authors: Unidad Docente Matronas, EUE. Universidad de Barcelona.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Goberna Tricas
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002979:Climacteric / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism; D012737:Sex Factors