Poor bone health in underprivileged Indian girls: An effect of low bone mass accrual during puberty

► Bone parameters for age for Indian girls from 2 socio-economic strata (SES) are described. ► Bone parameters for Tanner stage for Indian girls from 2 SES are described. ► Lower SES girls had significantly lower bone parameters. ► The difference in bone parameters between strata increased during pubertal years. ► Pubertal years may provide opportunity to promote bone health in lower SES girls.