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Osteoporosis and Asian American Women

Internet URL

http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/Background/asian_american_women.asp  

Sponsoring Agency

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center

Description

Asian American women are at high risk for developing osteoporosis (porous bones), a disease that is preventable and treatable. Studies show that Asian Americans share many of the risk factors that apply to Caucasian women. This fact sheet discusses osteoporosis and Asian American women, including special issues for them regarding bone health.

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Review Date

5/22/2007

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