Osteoporosis and Hispanic Women
Internet URL
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/Background/hispanic_women.asp
Sponsoring Agency
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
Description
It is a common misconception that osteoporosis only affects white women. But, according to the Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis, in the United States, the prevalence of osteoporosis in Hispanic women is similar to that in white women. This fact sheet discusses osteoporosis and Hispanic women, including special issues for them regarding bone health.
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