PREVALENCE OF THE FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD IN EDIRNE, TURKEY

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the female athlete triad, which is a clinical condition defined as the simultaneous occurrence of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteopenia and/or osteoporosis in female athletes. A total number of 224 female athletes from Edirne city part...

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Main Authors: Selma Arzu Vardar, Erdal Vardar, Gülay Durmus Altun, Cem Kurt, Levent Öztürk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2005-12-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol4/n4/21/v4n4-21text.php