ba0003pp283 | Osteoporosis: pathophysiology and epidemiology | ECTS2014
AlShaali Anood
, Jaziri Amal Al
Introduction: Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD), decreased bone strength and increased incidence of fragility fractures. It is one of the major public health conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. Osteopenia is a potential precursor of osteoporosis and identifying this condition is a pivotal step to institute preventive strategies at younger age, leading to delay in onset or prevention of the disease, thus r...