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ba0001pp362 | Osteoporosis: pathophysiology and epidemiology | ECTS2013

Assessment of osteoporosis knowledge among Lebanese physicians

Yaghi Yasser , Horr Fatiha El , Mousa Yousef , Yaghi Kinda , Maan Nancy

Aims and background: Osteoporosis is a growing public health problem in developing countries. Awareness can lead to reduction in the incidence of the disease and consequently the fragility fractures.Osteoporosis knowledge is an important contributor to improving management and treatment of patients. The aim of this study was to measure osteoporosis knowledge among Lebanese physicians.Subjects and methods: Representative random samp...