Early-Onset Osteopenia and Osteoporosis in Young Women: An Emerging Epidemic?

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2023

Publication Title

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Abstract

Osteoporosis and osteopenia are conditions under which the bodies creation of new bone tissue does not sufficiently match the degradation rate of existing bone. Both conditions are characterized by low bone mineral density, deterioration of bone tissue, and disruption of bone microarchitecture. Osteopenia is often considered a precursor to osteoporosis, and is typically an important factor in predicting bone mineral density degradation progression rates throughout one’s life.

Department

Health and Human Performance

Volume Number

94

Issue Number

8

First Page

3

Last Page

4

DOI

10.1080/07303084.2023.2244340

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