Women with osteoporosis present their quality of life: three cases from Vlore, Albania
Journal Title: Archives of Community Medicine and Public Health - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim: Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and increase to fracture risk. Around the world, up to one in three women and one in five men are at risk of an osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporosis can be prevented and managed with healthy and balanced diet, rich in calcium and vitamin D, an exercise plan, a healthy lifestyle and regular medications. Our aim was to show what patients with osteoporosis, based in their experience with the disease suggest to do for better quality of life.
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F Kamberi, Y Stramarko, B Subashi, G Sinanaj
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