Osteoporosis and obesity in the South East of Caspian Seashore and its relationship to osteoporosis prevalence in Iran.

Background: Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease that begins with a decrease in bone mass and deterioration in the micro-architecture of the bone tissue, making the bones thinner and susceptible to fragility. A comprehensive estimation of the prevalence of osteoporosis in provinces of Iran seems to be necessary.

Methods: This study was a descriptive-analytical study.