Osteoporosis
Research on osteoporosis discussed by scientists at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Published in Women's Health Weekly, September 16th, 2010
Current study results from the report, 'Awareness and prevention of osteoporosis among South Asian women,' have been published. According to recent research from the United States, "We examined awareness of osteoporosis prevention among peri-and post-menopausal South Asian women attending two community centers in the Dallas/Fort-Worth Metroplex. We conducted a quasi-experimental study (final N=61) assessing knowledge about osteoporosis among South Asian women (>or=40 years)."
"The mean age was 52.3 years (SD=8.72). Over 50% were college educated and 64% had no health insurance. We administered a baseline knowledge test, followed by a health education intervention...
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