The natural history of osteoporosis

Br J Hosp Med. 1996 Apr;55(8):503-7.

Abstract

Osteoporosis remains a formidable challenge to medicine. A greater understanding of the variables that influence bone mineralization will allow the development of strategies to determine those at risk of developing osteoporosis. Advances in the management of this disease will probably come from prevention and selective screening.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bone Remodeling
  • Bone and Bones / anatomy & histology
  • Calcification, Physiologic
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Menopause
  • Osteoporosis / physiopathology*
  • Osteoporosis / prevention & control
  • Osteoporosis / therapy
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / physiopathology
  • Risk Factors