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Osteoporosis in childhood and adolescence

OBJECTIVE: To review recent data concerning osteoporosis and osteopenia in childhood and adolescence, focusing on diagnosis, prevention and treatment. SOURCES OF DATA: Literature review of Medline and Lilacs databases (1992 to 2002). SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS: Childhood osteoporosis is defined and classified. Imaging and laboratory diagnostic techniques are emphasized, as well as prevention and drug treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Pediatricians should identify the risk factors for osteoporosis and guide patients in terms of its prevention and treatment.

Osteoporosis; children; adolescents


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