Knowledge, attitude regarding osteoporosis, dietary calcium intake and food sources of calcium among Chinese young adults in Klang Valley, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Oh, Yan Ting, Goh, Tze Xin, Chong, Jackie, Yang, Wai Yew, Arasu, Kanimolli
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BioMed Central 2024
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111837/1/111837.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111837/; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12982-024-00179-w
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Background Osteoporosis is a major public health issue with huge socioeconomic implications. Adequate knowledge and a positive attitude regarding osteoporosis with sufcient dietary calcium intake are important to prevent osteoporosis, especially in young adults. Nonetheless, data on the knowledge...