[Osteoporosis and climacteric].
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.
Goberna Tricas
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Unidad Docente Matronas, EUE. Universidad de Barcelona.
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