The association of tobacco smoking and bone health in the elderly population of Iran: results from Bushehr elderly health (BEH) program

ConclusionCurrent cigarette smoking is associated with both the quantity and quality of bone mass in elderly men. Although we could not detect a significant association between hookah and osteoporosis in men, considering the prevalence of hookah smoking in the middle eastern countries, further studies are needed to determine the effect of hookah smoking on bone health.
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research