Publication details
Rizika a prevence osteoporózy u dětí
Title in English | Risks and prevention of osteoporosis in children |
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Authors | |
Year of publication | 2009 |
Type | Article in Periodical |
Magazine / Source | Pediatrie pro praxi |
MU Faculty or unit | |
Citation | |
Field | Paediatry |
Keywords | osteoporosis; childhood; risks; prevention |
Description | Osteoporosis in adults poses a significant health problem. Not uncommonly, however , it may originate in early childhood. Risk factors for osteoporosis include a lack of minerals in the diet, particularly of calcuim, and vitamin D deficiency. Osteoporosis is among the diseases in which preventive measures are most important and to be initiated as early as in childhood. |