Osteoporosis-A Potentially Crippling Disease of Thin and Fragile Bones

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Authors

  • Saroja Prabhakaran
     Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women-Deemed University, Coimbatore - 641 043 ,IN

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a systemic disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture.

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Published

2003-03-01

How to Cite

Prabhakaran, S. (2003). Osteoporosis-A Potentially Crippling Disease of Thin and Fragile Bones. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 40(3), 105–111. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/6718

Issue

Volume 40, Issue 3, March 2003

Section

Review Articles

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