Osteoporosis in Servicewomen: Causes, Therapy, Outcomes, and Relationship to Fractures

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a serious health issue for women. This study was designed to identify the risk factors for osteoporosis that may be more common in service women and to compare with a matched military dependent control group the treatment for and frequency of osteoporosis in service women. Nulliparity was the most consistent risk factor for osteoporosis seen in service woman but not in the dependent (control) group. Stress fractures were also more frequently observed in service women. Treatment for or prevention of osteoporosis was identical for both service women and military dependents.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA332969

Entities

People

  • William E. Duncan

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Arthritis
  • Bone Diseases
  • Bone Fractures
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Education
  • Families (Human)
  • Frequency
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Orthopedics
  • Osteoporosis
  • Public Health
  • Risk Factors
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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