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Osteoporosis is a growing public health problem in both sexes. The present research aimed to assess the awareness about osteoporosis among adults, and so preventive programs could be designed according to the needs. A cross sectional study was conducted in Riyadh city through the use of stratified random sampling. 87% of the participants had heard of osteoporosis. Considerable number of adult males and females are unaware about osteoporosis and its risk factors. knowledge, attitude and preventive activities showed significant differences by gender, in many instances.

Produktbeschreibung
Osteoporosis is a growing public health problem in both sexes. The present research aimed to assess the awareness about osteoporosis among adults, and so preventive programs could be designed according to the needs. A cross sectional study was conducted in Riyadh city through the use of stratified random sampling. 87% of the participants had heard of osteoporosis. Considerable number of adult males and females are unaware about osteoporosis and its risk factors. knowledge, attitude and preventive activities showed significant differences by gender, in many instances.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Afraa T. Barzanji, is a resident of Saudi Board in Community Medicine,which belongs to the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.She was graduated as a holder of MBBS from college of medicine, Taibah University,Madinah,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.In 2012, she was selected as the best student in community medicine department, King Saud University