Evaluating the Relationships between Body Mass Index, Weight, and Bone Mineral Density in Men Using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Background: Body mass index (BMI) is used for the prediction and assessment of bone mineral density (BMD). BMD measurements are useful in the evaluation of the risk of osteoporotic fractures, diagnosis of osteoporosis, and efficient treatment. Methods: In this study, 230 men (age: 50-70 years old)...
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| Format: | Article |
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Vesnu Publications
2013-03-01
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| Series: | مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان |
| Online Access: | http://jims.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jims/article/view/2570 |