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Aug 2026
Community-based assessment of bone health and associated factors among elderly in an urban slum of Kolkata, West Bengal: a cross-sectional study
Background: Osteoporosis and osteopenia are common metabolic bone disorders among the elderly, increasing fracture risk and disability. Urban slum populations are particularly vulnerable due to poor living conditions, limited health care access, and low awareness. This study aimed to assess bone mineral density (BMD) a...
K. Nag, Jayita Pal, S. Sadhukhan et al.
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