Final Declaration of the Asian Metaforum on the Role of Vitamin D and the Management of Osteoporosis
Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Vitamin D is essential for Ca absorption, prevention of falls and fracture, and maintenance of muscle strength and balance. Lack of awareness of the importance of vitamin D in bone health is common in Asia. OBJECTIVE: To define key statements, objectives and actions for improving osteoporosis management and vitamin D inadequacy in Asia. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: This declaration was jointly produced by specialists at the Asia Metaforum on the Role of Vitamin D and the Management of Osteoporosis, held in September 2006 in Hong Kong, to define actions to prevent vitamin D insufficiency in Asia. Although developed specifically for Asia, some or all of these statements may be applicable to other regions of the world.
Source: Public Health Nutrition
Authors: Siew-Pheng Chan, Jung-Fu Chen, Leung-Wing Chu, Dai-Phi Van, David Hosking, Tai-Pang Ip, Leonard Koh, Annie Kung, Ning-Sheng Lai, Edith Lau, Joon-Kiong Lee, Rattana Leewattana, Yong-ki Min, Nguyen-Dac Nghia, Ongphiphadhanakul Boonsong, Hyoung-moo Park, Johann Ringe, Bambang Setyohadi, Chan-Soo Shin, Suppasin Soontrapa, Nimit Taechakraichana, Fachry Tanjung, Dohar Tobing, Keh-Sung Tsai, Jean Woo, Rong-Sen Yang
Institutions: Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong
Language: English
Topic: Vitamin D Research Studies
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2105308489