The Tromsø Study: Fit Futures : a study of Norwegian adolescents’ lifestyle and bone health
Conclusions
Despite the heavy fracture burden, Norwegian adolescents’ BMD levels are higher than age-matched Caucasians. Physical activity is associated with 1 SD increased BMD levels in those involved in competition or hard training.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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