Osteoporosis has emerged as one of the most significant public health problems in the world, especially in developing countries. Prevention is recognized as an ideal approach to reduce the burden of osteoporosis. Knowledge is considered as important component in any preventative program; however, assessment of osteoporosis knowledge has not been well studied. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge about osteoporosis among tertiary students in Vietnam.

NGUYEN THI THANH HUONG,MD, PhD. 2012 Thesis defended at Karolinska Institutet, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health