Objectives Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by impaired bone turnover and
compromised bone strength, thereby predisposing to increased risk of fracture. Preclinical …

Background Drinking coffee has been linked to reduced calcium conservation, but it is less
clear whether it leads to sustained bone mineral loss and if individual predisposition for …

Osteoporotic hip fractures are thought to be rare in Blacks however, this study from South
Africa shows a significant increase in the number of hip fracture in Blacks. With the expected …

Objective: The purpose of this population-based study was to analyse the association
between the health-related quality of life and rural residence among Polish females …

Introduction and objective. 34 years ago, children living in rural areas had almost 2 more
teeth affected by decay than those living in cities. Environmental differences are being …

Background: Osteoporosis is a socio-economic problem of modern aging societies. Bone
fractures and the related treatments generate the highest costs. The occurrence of …

Osteoporosis, a major skeletal disorder characterized by decreased bone mass,
predominantly affects women and has a major impact on public health. Fractures due to …

Introduction and objective. The aim of the study was to compare the state of health of the
inhabitants of the countryside and city dwellers in the Łódź province, measured with the real …

The purpose of this study was to describe rural and urban disparities in quality of life and
health-related behaviors among chronically ill patients. Additionally, effects of health status …

OBJECTIVE: Previous studies have reported that depression may play a crucial role in the
occurrence of vertebral fractures. However, a clear correlation between depressive …