Bone Mineral Density in 10 to75 Year-Old Iranian Healthy Women: Population Base Study

Osteoporosis is a major public health problem in Iran. Bone densitometry is used to diagnose osteopenia and osteoporosis and if necessary, prevent bone fractures, especially that of femoral neck. Bone density is related to several factors including race, age, sex, environmental factors and nutrition...

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Main Authors: M Pajouhi, Zh Maghbooli, S Mortaz Hejri, AA Keshtkar, M Saberi, B Larijani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2004-11-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Public Health
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/2417.pdf&manuscript_id=2417