Lean mass and fat mass have differing associations with bone microarchitecture assessed by high resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography in men and women from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study

Understanding the effects of muscle and fat on bone is increasingly important in the optimisation of bone health. We explored relationships between bone microarchitecture and body composition in older men and women from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study. 175 men and 167 women aged 72-81 years were stud...

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Main Authors: Edwards, Mark H. (Author), Ward, Kate (Author), Ntani, Georgia (Author), Parsons, Camille (Author), Thompson, Jennifer (Author), Sayer, Avan A. (Author), Dennison, Elaine M. (Author), Cooper, Cyrus (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2015-12.
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