Calcium deficiency worldwide: prevalence of inadequate intakes and associated health outcomes
Dietary calcium deficiency is considered to be widespread globally, with published
estimates suggesting that approximately half of the world's population has inadequate …
estimates suggesting that approximately half of the world's population has inadequate …
Vertebral fracture prevalence and risk factors for fracture in The Gambia, West Africa: the Gambian Bone and Muscle Ageing Study
KA Ward, L Jarjou, C Pearse… - Journal of Bone and …, 2025 - academic.oup.com
There are limited data describing the epidemiology of vertebral fractures (VF) from resource-
limited settings, where the aging population is growing most rapidly. We aimed to determine …
limited settings, where the aging population is growing most rapidly. We aimed to determine …
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards menopause among Congolese middle-aged and postmenopausal women
SMJ Muchanga, AL Lumumba, BJP Kamba… - Pan African Medical …, 2021 - ajol.info
Introduction: with the increase in life expectancy, women will live longer during their
postmenopausal period. To improve their quality of life, they should be aware of what …
postmenopausal period. To improve their quality of life, they should be aware of what …
Prevalence and clinical risk factors for morphometric vertebral fractures in older subjects in KwaZulu-Natal
M Esaadi, F Paruk, B Cassim - Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism …, 2021 - journals.co.za
Objectives There are limited data on vertebral fractures (VFs) in South Africa (SA). Therefore
a study was undertaken to compare the demographic profile, clinical risk factors and bone …
a study was undertaken to compare the demographic profile, clinical risk factors and bone …