Prevalence of osteoporosis among North Korean women refugees living in South Korea: a comparative cross-sectional study.
Kyeong Jin KimJee Hyun AnKyoung Jin KimJi Hee YuNam Hoon KimHye Jin YooHee Young KimJi A SeoNan Hee KimKyung Mook ChoiSei Hyun BaikSin Gon KimPublished in: BMJ open (2020)
Osteoporosis is a prevalent health problem in postmenopausal North Korean women refugees living in South Korea. It is conceivable to prepare vigilant countermeasures for bone health deterioration in this growing population, especially for postmenopausal women. Further research is warranted to determine the cause of the differences between participants of the same ethnic group.
Keyphrases
- postmenopausal women
- bone mineral density
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- public health
- healthcare
- body composition
- mental health
- health information
- breast cancer risk
- pregnancy outcomes
- tertiary care
- health promotion
- cervical cancer screening
- pregnant women
- skeletal muscle
- metabolic syndrome
- insulin resistance
- risk assessment