| Effective dose of calcium and vitamin D in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis | 
								
								  | M Nakhjavani    ,  F Fallahian    | 
								
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								  | Abstract: Osteoprosis is a preventable and treatable disease and its management is effective and safe. Inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D may contribute to the high prevalence of osteoporosis among older persons. Decreased bone mineral density is a predictor of bone fracture. More epidemiologic studies should be conducted about the frequency of osteoporosis, hypovitaminosis D and intake of calcium in our country. In this article, the role of calcium intake and vitamin D in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis will be dicussed. | 
								
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								  | Keywords:  Osteoporosis, Hypovitaminosis D, Treatment, Calcium, Supplementation, Vitamin D. | 
								
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								  | Type of Study:  Review |
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                                  Endocrinology Received: 2006/11/21 | Published: 2001/12/15
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