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    OSTEOPOROSIS POR DÉFICIT DE VITAMINA D
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Medicina, 2024-06-10) Pacheco Chingo, Jhoselyn Vanesa; Recalde Navarrete, Ricardo Javier
    Around the world, approximately 9 million people suffer at least one fracture due to osteoporosis, which makes it one of the main public health problems because it is associated with high costs, job losses and lower quality of life. Osteoporosis is a chronic and silent disease that is characterized by loss of bone mass, lower muscle resistance and increased risk of fractures and, although it is prevalent in women, it also affects men. In Ecuador, 19% of adults over the age of 65 suffer from osteoporosis. This pathology is of multifactorial origin, with vitamin D deficiency being an important cause, since it is involved in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, useful elements for bone formation. For this reason, it is essential to establish preventive measures focused on this area to reduce the appearance of the pathology and its consequences.