ANALYSIS OF RISK FACTORS AND THEIR IMPACT ON BONE HEALTH STATUS IN KAZAKH POPULATIONS.

This study highlights the high prevalence of low BMD among middle-aged and older adults in the Abay region and underscores key modifiable risk factors, including older age, lower BMI, fracture history, and rheumatoid arthritis. These findings are essential for strengthening clinical diagnostic practices and guiding preventive strategies to reduce osteoporosis-related complications in the Kazakh population.