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Osteoporosis
Bone density variations between Black and White women may be due to lifestyle factors
February 2nd, 2006
Bone density variations between Black and White women may be primarily due to lifestyle factors. "Osteoporosis is a systemic disease in which bone density is reduced, leading to weakness of the skeleton and increased vulnerability to fractures," note researchers in the United States. "The purpose of this study was to compare known or suspected risk factors (medical, gynecological, and lifestyle characteristics) related to bone loss between 60 matched pairs of black and white postmenopausal women." L.S. Wallace and colleagues wrote, "The two racial groups were matched one for one on selective anthropometric variables [age (years), standing height...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-02-02)
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