Association between household size residential area and osteoporosis: analysis of 2008 to 2011 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

摘要

Background/Aims:The prevalence of single-person households has rapidly increased in Korea. Individuals living alone and in rural areas may have a higher risk of various metabolic diseases due to differences in lifestyle. However, few studies have investigated the association of household size and residential area with health-related problems. This study aimed to evaluate the association of household size and residential area with risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.