Osteoporosis has long been considered a health problem unique to older adults. Children and adolescents with chronic illness, primary bone disease, or poor nutrition, however, are also predisposed to impaired skeletal health. The present review discusses normal skeletal development, risk factors for low bone mineral density, and prevention and treatment strategies that can help optimize bone health in the pediatric population.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
bone health
8
update pediatric
4
bone
4
pediatric bone
4
health
4
health osteoporosis
4
osteoporosis long
4
long considered
4
considered health
4
health problem
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!