Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5892771 | Bone | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
AA and HI children have significantly higher bone strength than CA children, due to greater bone volumetric density and greater cortical area. AA and HI children also have higher bone strength relative to load. These observations suggest that ethnic differences in bone strength manifest in childhood.
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Authors
R.J. Wetzsteon, J.M. Hughes, B.C. Kaufman, G. Vazquez, T.A. Stoffregen, S.D. Stovitz, M.A. Petit,