Prevalence of non modifiable and modifiable risk factors of osteoporosis in health care workers of < 40 years at tertiary health centre of remote India

摘要

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a global problem occurring in every geographic area and affecting 150 million men and women worldwide. Osteoporosis is defined as a reduction of bone mass (or density) or the presence of a fragility fracture. Aim of the study is to gain knowledge of prevalence and identifying risk factors among health care workers and in turn increasing the awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of osteoporosis.