Rezumat: Osteoporosis is the second biggest health problem in
the world after cardiovascular disease, according to
the World Health Organization (WHO). The disease is
characterized by low bone density and deterioration
of bone tissue, resulting in bone frailty and fracture. In
Romania, menopause appears 10 years earlier than the
internationally accepted limit, which means that women
are facing an earlier risk when talking about osteoporosis.
The percentage of women in distress (osteopenia) is high,
approximately 10% above the internationally accepted
limits, thus indicating poor nutrition in youth stage
when the bone structure is beginning to form itself. Cuvinte cheie: menopause, osteoporosis,
osteodensitometry.