Osteoporosis Knowledge and Health Beliefs Among Female Community Leaders in Peru

• Main Authors: Mihaela Sava (Author), Leslie Yingzhijie Tseng (Author), Maria Valderrama (Author), David Mabey (Author), Patricia J. Garc?a (Author), Evelyn Hsieh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Mary Ann Liebert, 2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Osteoporosis presents an increasing problem globally, primarily affecting older adults and postmenopausal women. Among important modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis, physical activity and calcium intake help reduce bone mineral loss and decrease the prevalence of osteoporosis. Altho...