Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5892236 | Bone | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In summary, Bwt significantly predicted attained CSA at cortical sites in males and at trabecular sites in females. Current weight was a positive predictor of BMC and aBMD in both sexes. This suggests that pre-natal factors affecting fetal growth may influence adult bone strength independently of post-natal factors.
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Authors
Stephanie de Bono, Inez Schoenmakers, Mustapha Ceesay, Michael Mendy, M. Ann Laskey, Tim J. Cole, Ann Prentice,