Normal value of BMD [bone mineral density] in Pakistani student nurses and its relation with age and other factors
Annals of King Edward Medical College. 2005; 11 (3): 284-286
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-69653
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to evaluate the BMD in younger age group. It was a cross-sectional observational study done in January 2003. 223 subjects were taken [all females] of age group 16-25 years. Heel Ultrasound procedure was done on all these subjects using a "Clinical Bone Sonometer" and their T-score was plotted against age. The results of the study showed that young female nurses gain bone minerals with increasing age in this group
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Osteoporosis
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Students, Nursing
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Bone Diseases, Metabolic
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Absorptiometry, Photon
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Ultrasonography
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Age Distribution
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann. King Edward Med. Coll.
Year:
2005
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