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Evaluation of Incidence of Awareness of Osteoporosis among the General and Schedule Tribal College Students

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Objectives: To appraise and compare the general awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis (OP) among college students of general and schedule tribe (ST) population. The study also focuses on the knowledge on the role of diet and exercise on OP onset as well as the attitude of students regarding the diagnosis and prevention practices. Study design: The study was conducted through community survey, among general and tribal college students Methods: A cross sectional study based on a reliable questionnaire was carried out among the students. The study was done from January 2018 to March 2018. Results: Awareness amongst the students of both general and ST population on OP was below 60%. There was a significant difference in the knowledge of OP, role of diet, exercise, diagnosis and preventive practices between the two populations of students. Conclusion: It was evident from the study that the awareness and knowledge on dietary habits and exercise as well as the diagnosis and preventive practices among the students belonging to ST population is significantly less than the general population. Students of general population also carry a moderate awareness and knowledge on different aspects of OP.

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Osteoporosis, Schedule Tribes, Diet, Calcium, Vitamin D

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"Evaluation of Incidence of Awareness of Osteoporosis among the General and Schedule Tribal College Students ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 10, page no.a290-a298, October-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2110039.pdf

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"Evaluation of Incidence of Awareness of Osteoporosis among the General and Schedule Tribal College Students ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 10, page no. ppa290-a298, October-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2110039.pdf

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Published Paper ID: JETIR2110039
Registration ID: 315584
Published In: Volume 8 | Issue 10 | Year October-2021
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Page No: a290-a298
Country: Mayurbhanj, Odisha, India .
Area: Biological Science
ISSN Number: 2349-5162
Publisher: IJ Publication


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