Illicit drug use is associated with lower bone mineral density and bone strength

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Authors

Suhas Krishnamoorthy · University of Hong Kong

Gloria Hoi‐Yee Li · University of Hong Kong

Kelvin Shun-Cheong Ho · University of Hong Kong

Yin-Pan Chau · University of Hong Kong

Constance Mak · University of Hong Kong

Donna Ng · University of Hong Kong

Albert K. Chung ·

Abstract

Illicit drug use is associated with lower BMD and bone strength. Future studies evaluating the risk of illicit drug use with fragility fracture are warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Bone health and osteoporosis research Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Bone health and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia

Volume 9, Issue 3, pp. 88-93

DOI: 10.1016/j.afos.2023.09.001

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