Urban –Rural Differences in Bone Mineral Density and its Association with Reproductive and Menstrual Factors Among Older Women

ConclusionMore older women in rural areas had osteoporosis. Later menarche, less years from menarche to menopause and higher parity might partially contribute to decreased BMD among women in rural areas. More attention should be paid to women in rural areas to prevent bone loss and further bone and health impairment.

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Source: Calcified Tissue International - March 15, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research