Population differences in parameters of bone and mineral metabolism — the African fracture paradox

Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa, Vol 9, No 1 (2004)

Population differences in parameters of bone and mineral metabolism — the African fracture paradox

Stephen Hough

Abstract

The World Health Organisation (WHO)’s definition of osteoporosis is based on the relationship between low bone mineral density (BMD) and consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture.

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