The Influence of Non-preventable Risk Factors on the Development of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women

• Published in: Materia socio-medica Vol. 31; no. 1; pp. 62 - 65
• Main Authors: Bijelic, Radojka, Milicevic, Snjezana, Balaban, Jagoda
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bosnia and Herzegovina Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina 01.03.2019; AVICENA, d.o.o., Sarajevo
• Subjects: Females; Fractures; Health risk assessment; Original Paper; Osteoporosis; Risk factors; risk factors; menopause; osteoporosis; family history

Scientific studies show that many genetic factors can significantly contribute to the onset of osteoporosis in women. The aim of our study was to determine whether non-preventable risk factors (certain genetic predisposition - positive parameters of family and personal history, i.e. family history o...