Title: Measurement of bone mineral density by DEXA in 503 Guangzhou residents
Abstract:Objective To study the regularities of change in bone mineral density (BMD). Methods The BMD of L 2-4 and hip were measured by Lunar plus dual enengy X\|ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for 503 people (247 m...Objective To study the regularities of change in bone mineral density (BMD). Methods The BMD of L 2-4 and hip were measured by Lunar plus dual enengy X\|ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for 503 people (247 men and 256 women, aged 20-49 years). Results The BMD peak values of L 2-4 were seen in 20\|year old group for males and in 30\|year old group for females.However,the peak bone mass of hip was found in 25\|year old groups of bothe sexes.Afterwards BMD diminished with increasing age.The bone loss was sharply decreased for females after 50 years of age,but that of males was progressive and slow. Conclusion The peak values in males was higher than that of females in Guangzhou.The age of peak values in males is younger than that in females.Read More
Publication Year: 2002
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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