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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