Endocrine Abstracts

Background and Aims: Awareness and knowledge about any disease is the first step to prevent and treat it. Osteoporosis is a worldwide health problem. Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased normal bone density. More than 8.9 million fractures worldwide annually are caused by osteoporosis; these fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Evidence suggests that the modification of several lifestyle habits, diagnostics, prevention and treatment could assist ...