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Prevalence and determinants of osteoporosis in Congolese patients with axial rheumatism: a cross-sectional hospital-based study

20221 citationOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

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in the present study, osteoporosis is common in Congolese patients with axial pain and is more frequent in women. Its determinants are ageing, smoking and non-obese status.

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  • Bone health and osteoporosis research
  • Bone Metabolism and Diseases
  • Bone and Joint Diseases

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DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.43.100.31519

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