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Osteoporosis risks. A comparative study of Asian Australian and Caucasian Australian women
Yuk L Liew1, David Mann, Leon Piterman
1Monash University, Victoria. chanliew@bigpond.com.au
Objective:
To describe the self reported level of osteoporosis knowledge, attitudes and preventive activities, including dietary calcium intake of Asian and Caucasian women.
Method:
Self administered questionnaires in English and Chinese including a food frequency survey were posted to potential respondents that were recruited via general practices, community newsletters and notices.
Results:
Asian women had less osteoporosis knowledge and lower calcium intake (mean 793 +/- 49 mg/day standard error of the mean) than Caucasian women (1298 +/- 56 mg/day). Postmenopausal Asian women were at greater risk of being below the recommended daily intake (73%) than Caucasian women (31%).
Conclusion:
Osteoporosis knowledge and preventive activities among Asian and Caucasian women could be better. Higher dietary or supplementary calcium intake should be considered.
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