Exposure to Air pollution Increases the Risk of Osteoporosis: A Nationwide Longitudinal Study
Several studies have indicated that air pollution induces systemic as well as tissue-specific inflammation. Chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease reduce bone mineral density (BMD), leading to increased release of immune cells from the bo...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health
2015
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4603067/ |