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
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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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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Osteoporosis
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Estudiantes de Enfermería
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Enfermedades Óseas Metabólicas
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Absorciometría de Fotón
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Estudios Transversales
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Ultrasonografía
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Distribución por Edad
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Ann. King Edward Med. Coll.
Año:
2005
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