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ba0005p331 | Osteoporosis: pathophysiology and epidemiology | ECTS2016

The effects of vitamin D and sarcopenia on bone mineral density in Korean women

Ki Thein Myat , Won Yang Sung , Hoon Lee Sang , Nam Kim Kyu , Min Kim Kwang , Joo Lee Duck , Taeck Kim Bom

A osteoporotic fracture has become a global health issue that causes tremendous impact on mortality as well as heavy socioeconomic burden. Previous studies suggested that vitamin D may prevent fractures by improving muscle mass as well as via increasing bone density directly. The purpose of the study is to determine that the influence of vitamin D on bone mineral density depends on its effects on muscle mass.We analyzed the data from Korean National Heal...