A Study on the Prevalence of Osteoporosis in People with Different Altitudes in Sichuan, China
This study demonstrates that higher altitudes are associated with a decreased prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis, particularly among females and middle-aged individuals. These results emphasize the importance of developing region-specific osteoporosis prevention strategies.
Authors
- Song Zeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7009-6296)
- Hua Yan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7651-840X)
- Qing Ma
- Xin Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8344-4023)
- Xiaolin Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2908-5920)
- Shanye Yi
- Rong Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7529-2923)
- Qian Zhao
- Yi Lei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6464-089X)
- Nianxi Wu
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Medical Center of Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Interventions in Aging
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/cia.s478020
- Primary Topic
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Chengdu Science and Technology Program