| Journal Call no. | HC411.A76 |
|---|---|
| Article Title | The women's 'Silent Epidemic'. |
| Is Part Of | Asiaweek ; v.16, no.4, 26 Jan 1990, p.44, illus. |
| Abstract | Osteoporosis, the insidious loss of bone density, weakens bones so that they snap easily or bend and compress under strain. It affects huge numbers of women worldwide. And Asian women are particularly susceptible because their diets often provide only a third of the calcium they need to keep their bones firm. |