edited by E M C Lau (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), S C Ho (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), S Leung (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), & J Woo (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

This volume is a compilation of recent research work on the problem of osteoporosis in Asia. Contributors to the volume include researchers from China, Japan, Korea and Hongkong. It will be an important reference volume for all researchers and clinicians in the field of osteoporosis.

• The Epidemiology of Osteoporosis in Asia (E M C Lau)
• Epidemiological Studies of Osteoporosis in Japan (S Fujiwara)
• Bone Acquisition in Children and Adolescents (S S F Leung et al.)
• Attainment of Peak Bone Mass and Dietary Factors in Chinese Women (S C Ho)
• Dietary Calcium and Bone Density of Women in China (J F Hu et al.)
• Osteoporosis in Korea (I K Han & N H Cho)
• The Menopause and Osteoporosis (C J Haines)
• Biochemical Aspects of Osteoporosis (J Woo et al.)
• Vitamin D in the Treatment of Osteoporosis (T Fujita)
• Genetic Factors for Osteoporosis (R P Young)
• Research in Osteoporosis: Looking into the Future (P C Leung)