Epidemiology of Bone Health in China: A China Kadoorie Biobank Study

Project Summary:
Osteoporosis is a prevalent disease affecting more than 200 million postmenopausal women worldwide. Conventionally, bone mineral density in China is higher than in other Caucasian populations due to population-specific reasons like living environment and lifestyle. However, the prevalence of osteoporosis in China in recent years was reported to be increasing, which could be due to westernization and changes in lifestyle. In addition, our recent study showed that bone health is not only important for locomotion but also for other physiological systems. Thus, it is crucial to characterize bone health in China.
In this project, we aim to evaluate the prevalence of osteoporosis in China using the China Kadoorie Biobank. We will also evaluate the correlation of bone health with other diseases.

Deliverables:
An academic paper

Preferred discipline(s):
Medicine, statistics, computer science and related fields.

Project Essential Skills:
Statistics

Other Selection Criteria (if any):
N/A

Details of supervision arrangements:
Lab work is NOT required. This epidemiology study can be conducted by computer and related statistical software. We expect the candidate to stay in the office to conduct the analysis.